Ted Robbins
- 69 years old
- English
- Actor, comedian and writer
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Ted Robbins suffered 12 broken ribs as medics gave CPR
His family have also revealed that the 59-year-old Phoenix Nights star will not need open-heart surgery as feared.
Todd Fitzgerald, The Mirror, 7th February 2015Review: Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Manchester Arena
Due to unfortunate circumstances I am unable to give a star rating to this show; 15 minutes into the second half a cast member collapsed on stage and the performance was cancelled. At the time of posting Ted Robbins, in a stable condition, and we wish him a speedy recovery. I can of course write about what I did see, and much of it was great fun.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 2nd February 2015Sun takes down 'vile' video of Ted Robbins' collapse
Publisher removes clip of onstage cardiac arrest from its website after star's sister describes it as 'beyond belief'.
Mark Smith, The Guardian, 2nd February 2015Ted Robbins was 'due to have heart surgery'
Phoenix Nights comedian Ted Robbins, who collapsed on stage on Saturday, had been due to have routine heart surgery, his sister has said.
BBC News, 2nd February 2015Ted Robbins' wife in hunt for doctor who saved his life
Ted Robbins' wife has appealed for the doctor who saved her husband's life to come forward following his dramatic collapse mid-performance yesterday.
Carl Greenwood & Zoe Shenton, The Mirror, 1st February 2015Phoenix Nights Live will go ahead tonight
Tonight's Phoenix Nights Live show will go ahead tonight after Ted Robbins collapsed on stage.
Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 1st February 2015Ted Robbins collapse: I thought it was part of the show
When Ted Robbins collapsed on stage during the opening night of the Phoenix Nights live show, confusion reigned, says Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st February 2015Review: Phoenix Nights Live at Manchester Arena
It's a parallel that will inevitably be drawn. As the comedy actor Ted Robbins fell to the floor on the opening night of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights revival, laughter first filled the air, then doubt, then fear. Was he, like Tommy Cooper before him, genuinely in trouble, or was it part of the show?
Alex Hardy, The Sunday Times, 1st February 2015Phoenix Nights live, Manchester Arena, review
Peter Kay's demented and delightful transfer from TV to stage deserves to bounce back after Ted Robbins's opening night collapse, says Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st February 2015Ted Robbins collapses on Phoenix Nights Live stage
Actor Ted Robbins suffered a suspected heart attack whilst performing on stage during the first Phoenix Nights Live show.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2015