Monty Python star rushed to hospital for third time in two days as he reveals health battle
Last year he had a scathing rant about his co-star's daughter's handling of the Python finances
ACTOR'S PAIN Monty Python star rushed to hospital for third time in two days as he reveals health battle
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A MONTY Python star has been rushed to hospital for a third time in just two days.
LA-based Eric Idle, 82, took to social media platform X to inform fans of his health issue.
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Eric Idle was taken to hospital three times in two days after falling ill
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He was a member of the iconic comedy group Monty Python
He wrote: "So I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days. I think I'm suffering from Gastroenteritis. I love you people."
Gastroenteritis is common and is inflammation inside the stomach which can cause issues like vomiting and diarrhea. Severe cases can lead to dehydration requiring medical treatment.
Fans wished him well, with one writing: "Get well soon Eric."
Another said: "Praying for healing for you sir. :)"
A third commented: "Please take care of yourself. The world would be a less amusing place without you."
Last year Idle revealed the surviving Pythons were locked in a bitter feud over finances.
He claimed he receives only a fraction of the millions the legendary comedy team have made in the past.
And he took aim at Holly Gilliam, the TV lawyer daughter of fellow Python Terry Gilliam, 84. She took over the Python brand in 2013 as part of HDG Projects Ltd.
In messages on X, Idle wrote: 'I don't know why people always assume we're loaded.
"I have to work for my living. I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously.
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'I have been working and earning for Pythons since 1995. And now no more.'
In a dig at Holly Gilliam, he added: 'I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised.
'One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company.'
Daughter Lily Idle backed him, writing online: 'I'm so proud of my dad for finally finally finally starting to share the truth.'
The Pythons, who also included John Cleese, 85, Michael Palin, 81, and the late Terry Jones — made a mint thanks to films, including Life of Brian, hit stage show Spamalot, which Idle co-wrote, and the original Flying Circus BBC TV series.
They were back in the limelight in 2014 with Monty Python Live (Mostly) — One Down, Five to Go, a reference to former member Graham Chapman who died in 1989 aged just 48.
It featured interpretations of some of their sketches, and reportedly earned the surviving members at least £2million each.
It was a hit in Europe and the US and is still running on Broadway.
Idle, who lives in California, dismissed comments suggesting he must still be wealthy, saying he had sold his house.
He added: 'We still get something but not enough to keep me on the beaches.'
Cleese was recently asked about his relationship with Idle by Candis Magazine and said: "We used to be close. But not in recent years.'
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