EastEnders favourite Jake Wood has said that he’s “gutted” after being given medical advice not to take part in the London Marathon, forcing him to pull out.
He was due to take part in the marathon to help to raise funds for dementia charities in memory of much-loved Peggy Mitchell actress, Barbara Windsor.
In a video that he shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Jake explained to fans: "Unfortunately, I'll be unable to run the London Marathon [on] Sunday due to medical advice.” "I've got a very bad chest infection, I've had it for the last couple of weeks.
I've been told in no uncertain terms to not run.” He added: "I'm gutted to not be running it with all my fellow Babs' Army, raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK. "I'll be really sad to not be with them on the day." In a show of support, Jake’s video was flooded with well wishes and supportive comments. Barbara’s widow, Scott Mitchell commented: "Jake you have been a warrior all through training! "We are so sorry to lose you from the team!!
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