Comedian Sarah Millican has praised the medical staff at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester following an emergency appendectomy last week. Updating her social media followers on Thursday evening, the 51-year-old South Shields performer confirmed she is recovering well after the urgent hospital admission—a medical emergency that also forced her husband, fellow stand-up Gary Delaney, to cancel one of his own scheduled performances at short notice.
Millican thanks NHS staff
In an online message to fans, Millican praised the NHS staff who looked after her during her treatment at the Manchester hospital, reports ChronicleLive. She wrote: "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."
A staple of the British comedy circuit for nearly two decades since winning the Best Newcomer award at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2008, Millican has consistently sold out venues across the country with hit tours including Chatterbox, Thoroughly Modern Millican, Homebird, and Bobby Dazzler.
Recovery and tribute to carers
"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." Being sure to thank everyone who cared for her in hospital, Sarah added: "A few names I’ve remembered in the fog of morphine and codeine (but everyone was amazing)." She added: "Rachel, Megan, Sian, Ellie, Diane, Princess, Rachel, Kim, Laura, Jackie, Lisa, Marion, Hammad, Dr Joe, Dr Dan, Dr Ghazal, Jane, Leila and of course The Prof. 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."
Gary Delaney postpones show
As Sarah was taken into hospital, it was announced on Instagram by Grimsby Auditorium that other half Gary had postponed his November 4 show at the venue with hours to go, with their post explaining: "Due to a sudden family emergency, Gary Delaney's show tonight has been postponed." The performance has been rescheduled to Tuesday 19th January 2027 and your tickets will be automatically moved over to that date. If you can't make the new date, refunds are available, please contact the box office via email - grimsbyboxoffice@lincsinspire.com. Gary is so sorry to have to do this but we hope you understand."
The photo Sarah shared to social media to document her trip to hospital actually showed Gary in the background as he pushed her in a wheelchair.
