Sir Bruce Forsyth 'unlikely' to attend Ronnie Corbett's funeral

Ronnie Corbett and Sir Bruce Forsyth were close friends. Credit: PA Wire

Sir Bruce Forsyth is 'unlikely' to be able to attend the funeral of Ronnie Corbettbecause he has not recovered from surgery following a fall at his home last October, his manager has said.

The veteran entertainer is recuperating after a keyhole operation and is taking longer to heal than hoped.

Ian Wilson added: "I suspect he won't go because he is still convalescing."

Sir Bruce, 88, suffered a fall which caused a swelling of the main blood vessel from his heart that required surgery.

Corbett is due to be laid to rest on Monday at a private funeral in south east London at St John the Evangelist Church, Shirley, followed by a short service at Croydon Crematorium.

The comedian's daughters is expected to pay tribute and a wake will follow at Addington Golf Club.

At the time of Corbett's death Sir Bruce said: "I have lost a close and very dear friend and we have all lost one of the greatest comedians and entertainers this country has known."