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Short answer
- Recent coverage centers on his health updates and ongoing work, including updates about his recovery after past health issues and his ongoing television and fishing projects.
Overview of recent coverage
- Health updates and battles: Multiple outlets in 2024–2025 discussed Mortimer’s health challenges, including rheumatoid arthritis and past heart-related procedures, and how these have affected filming and public appearances [web results reflecting articles from Liverpool Echo and Yahoo News coverage in 2024–2025]. These pieces emphasize his openness about health struggles and the impact on projects like Gone Fishing.[1][2][5]
- Public remarks and interview context: He has spoken about periods when he wasn’t feeling well and the resilience required to keep working, including candid comments on health episodes during production and in media appearances.[2][3][4]
- Current projects and public reception: Coverage continues to highlight Mortimer’s enduring popularity and status as a public figure, including reactions calling him a “national treasure” in light of viral clips and his long-running work with Paul Whitehouse on shows such as Would I Lie To You and Gone Fishing.[5][10]
Where to look for specifics
- For the most up-to-the-minute reports, check major UK showbiz outlets and entertainment sections (Liverpool Echo, Yahoo News UK, This Morning coverage, and independent outlets). These outlets have published contemporaneous notes on health, filming notes, and public reception in 2024–2025 and into 2026.[9][10][1][2][5]
Notes
- Bob Mortimer’s health is a recurring theme in recent reporting, often tied to filming schedules and the challenges of aging with chronic conditions, but he remains active in television and comedy projects as reported by entertainment outlets.[10][1][2][5][9]
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