Jason Manford says 99-year-old nan is 'much better' after hospital dash

The comedian's grandmother is 99

Sam Moore
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Jason Manford at the BBC Children In Need telethon at BBC Studios in Salford. Picture date: Friday November 18, 2022. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Jason Manford says his grandmother is on the mend, after he abandoned his holiday to take the 99-year-old to hospital instead.

The popular comedian explained on social media that after packing for a trip, he was promptly rushed away to care for his beloved nan.

He wrote: "Was packing for a holiday 3 hours ago and now in Wythenshawe A&E with Nana Manford! Staff have been incredible & at 99 she is being an absolute trooper! Come on Nana, we gotta get to 100!"

The 99-year-old received a number of well-wishes from famous faces including Carol Vorderman who wrote: "Come on Nana Manford."

Comedian and broadcaster Harry Hill also replied: "Wishing Nana Manford a speedy recovery."

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Faye Tozer from Steps also posted her well wishes: "Love to Nana!"

The comedian has since offered a positive update on his nan's health, writing on Instagram: "Just a little Nana Manford update, shes doing well in hospital and much better than yesterday! Phew. Was a long worrying night but staff were great & she’s more herself! Thanks for all your lovely messages, we enjoyed reading through them during the night."

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Manford's nan has been featured on his social media before, most notably when he played her his 2017 album A Different Stage.

The comedian posted a video of his nan listening to his album of showtune covers for the first time and revealed that she was the inspiration of the project.

He said: "Finally to my grandad and nana Manford — Charlie and Leah — who every Sunday at their house would play so many old songs and tunes from musicals that they became ingrained in my own musical taste to this day."

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Jason Manford will present The National Lottery's Big Bash on 6th December. on November 10, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for The National Lottery)
Jason Manford was packing for a holiday when his nan was taken ill. (Getty Images for The National Lottery)

Manford added in the video: "That’s why I make music, to make older ladies cry."

Before releasing the album, Manford had performed a version of Stars from Les Miserables with classical singer Alfie Boe that was popular with fans.

The album featured songs from popular musicals such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sunset Boulevard and My Fair Lady.

A Different Stage reached number 10 in the UK album chart.

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