"Many Photos" - Sir Michael Palin cancels book tour to have heart surgery on a 'leaky valve'

Sir Michael Palin has revealed he is set to have heart surgery for a 'leaky mitral valve'.

The 76-year-old former Monty Python star, who was knighted last month, was due to tour Britain and Ireland in September and October to promote his new book Erebus.

But he is now expected to cancel the tour as he will be recovering from surgery, which is due to take place in September.  

Michael Palin, pictured after he was knighted last month, is to undergo heart surgery

The star showed no signs of ill health last month, saying: 'It's very, very nice to be recognised'

The broadcaster, also known for his popular travel shows, announced the news with typical good humour, writing a statement beneath a picture of the Monty Python gang dressed as surgeons in the film The Meaning of Life.

He wrote on his blog: 'Five years ago, a routine health check revealed a leaky mitral valve in my heart.

'Until the beginning of this year it had not affected my general level of fitness. Recently, though, I have felt my heart having to work harder and have been advised it's time to have the valve repaired.

'I shall be undergoing surgery in September and should be back to normal, or rather better than normal, within three months.'

Father-of-three Palin, who lives with his wife Helen in north London, appeared to be in fine health when he was knighted by Prince William for services to travel, culture and geography last month.

The broadcaster released a statement beneath an image from the film The Meaning of Life

Sir Michael found fame as one of the faces of groundbreaking comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus. He is pictured with the Python gang on the set of Life of Brian

 

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