Strictly's Bruce Forsyth may 'never perform again'

Strictly's Bruce Forsyth may 'never perform again'

Friends of Sir Bruce Forsyth, 89, have shared their concerns over the showbiz veteran, claiming that fans may never see him perform again. 

The former Strictly Come Dancing host has been out of the public eye for 19 months now, following being diagnosed with a 'very serious' aortic aneurysm in 2015.

His close pal Jimmy Tarbuck, 77, spoke of the star while on stage in Blackpool recently and reassured fans that despite his health, Bruce is on 'good form'.

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Fears: Friends of Sir Bruce Forsyth, 89, have shared their concerns over the showbiz veteran, claiming that fans may never see him perform again

According to The Mirror, Jimmy revealed: 'He’s okay, but he’s a bit frail. He’s had an aneurysm.'

Shedding some light on Bruce's condition, the comedian added: 'It’s very serious. I saw him a week ago,' although he insisted: 'He is on good form.'

MailOnline have contacted a representative for Bruce. 

Following a fall nearly two years ago, fans of the Play Your Cards Right star haven't seen him in the spotlight as it was discovered he was suffering from two aortic aneurysms and underwent keyhole surgery in October 2015. 

Poor health: It's claimed Bruce (pictured above on The Generation Game back in the day) is 'frail' after suffering from a 'very serious' aneurysm

Although he was initially expected to recover in two months, the process had actually taken much longer. 

The following year, he did not appear out in public and was not well enough to attend the funerals of his close friends Ronnie Corbett and Terry Wogan. 

His wife of 33 years, Wilnelia, a former Miss World, gave an emotional interview in which she explained that Bruce had 'problems moving'.

Concerned: Bruce's pal Jimmy Tarbuck, 77, shared his concerns over the showbiz veteran while performing in Blackpool recently - he made sure to reassure crowds that Bruce is on 'good form'

Troubles: His wife of 33 years, Wilnelia (above), a former Miss World, gave an emotional interview last year in which she explained that Bruce had 'problems moving' 

'He's the man I fell in love with because his brain is still there. He has a bit of a problem moving but we still laugh and talk,' she told The Mirror previously.

Bruce then went on to spend five days in intensive care in March, earlier this year, after suffering from a chest infection.  

His daughter Julie Forsyth had told Sunday People at the time that Bruce's family were rallying around him and that he had been 'doing great'.   

Concerns: Bruce then went on to spend five days in intensive care in March, earlier this year, after suffering from a chest infection

Bruce is dad to Julie, Debbie, Louisa, Laura, Jonathan and Charlotte. He also has nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

At the time, Bruce's manager Ian Wilson thanked the hospital on his behalf. He said: 'Sir Bruce Forsyth would like to thank everyone for their good wishes.

'He and his family would also like to say a special thank you to all the NHS doctors, nurses and staff at St Peters Hospital for their kindness and care.'

Bruce has enjoyed a vast career in the entertainment industry, spanning more than 75 years, and is much-loved for shows such as The Generation Game and The Price Is Right.

Support: His daughter Julie Forsyth had told Sunday People at the time that Bruce's family were rallying around him and that he had been 'doing great'

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