Comedian Sarah Millican has thanked hospital staff after being rushed to hospital last week for emergency surgery to have her appendix removed. The 51-year-old South Shields comic shared the news with her social media followers on Thursday evening, describing the care she received as "absolute geniuses and angels."
Millican, a fixture on the British comedy scene for almost 20 years, wrote in a post: "An appreciation post for the absolute geniuses and angels who've just looked after me in A&E and on ward A6 @manchestershospitals at Wythenshawe hospital." She added: "From working out what was wrong to whipping out a particularly gnarly appendix (so retro!) to looking after me so expertly. Every single person I came into contact with was kind and smiling and helpful. No notes."
Gig Postponed After Family Emergency
As Millican was taken into hospital, her husband and fellow comedian Gary Delaney postponed his November 4 show at Grimsby Auditorium with hours to go. A post from the venue explained: "Due to a sudden family emergency, Gary Delaney's show tonight has been postponed."
The performance has been rescheduled to Tuesday 19th January 2027, with tickets automatically transferred to that date. Refunds are available for those unable to attend the new date, with the box office contactable via email.
Gratitude for NHS Staff
In her post, Millican thanked the staff by name, writing: "A few names I've remembered in the fog of morphine and codeine (but everyone was amazing)." She listed Rachel, Megan, Sian, Ellie, Diane, Princess, Rachel, Kim, Laura, Jackie, Lisa, Marion, Hammad, Dr Joe, Dr Dan, Dr Ghazal, Jane, Leila and "The Prof."
She added: "Apologies to anyone I've missed. You're all glorious and I'm so grateful. I've never been so congratulated on doing a poo in my life." The photo she shared to document her hospital trip showed Gary pushing her in a wheelchair in the background.
