Colin Mochrie Postpones Tour Shows for Retina Surgery
Canadian comedian Colin Mochrie, a longtime star of the improvisational television series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, announced on Friday that he is undergoing emergency surgery for a detached retina, leading to the postponement of several upcoming performances on his current tour.
The 68-year-old performer shared the update in a joint social media post with his tour partner, hypnotist Asad Mecci, and the official account for their show, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. "We regret to inform you that our upcoming shows will be postponed due to a medical situation involving Colin Mochrie," the statement read. "Colin has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will be undergoing emergency eye surgery today. His medical team is optimistic about his full recovery, but he needs time to rest and heal."
The affected performances include dates scheduled for this weekend at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Organizers stated they are working to reschedule the shows, with all tickets to be honored for the new dates. Fans unable to attend the rescheduled events will receive information on requesting refunds. It remains unclear whether Mochrie will be able to participate in his next...