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2mo ago

Chris Barrie Cancels Summer and Autumn Convention Appearances Over Medical Issue

Only his November engagement at Scarborough remains on his calendar; further updates are expected.

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Overview

  • Chris Barrie announced on July 3 that a medical condition will prevent him from attending fan events scheduled this summer and autumn.
  • His withdrawal affects major gatherings such as London Comic Con and other fan conventions across the UK this season.
  • Barrie’s only remaining public appearance is provisionally set for Scarborough Unleashed on November 9.
  • The 65-year-old actor gained fame as Arnold Rimmer on Red Dwarf and also starred as Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire.
  • Red Dwarf drew over 8 million viewers at its peak, sold more than 11.5 million DVDs worldwide and won International Emmy and British Comedy Awards.