Ricky Gervais says he's in 'worst shape of his life' in worrying health update

Ricky Gervais has opened up about his failing health and warned fans that they will have to get used to him looking more and more decrepit as he grows older.

14:48 ET, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:03 ET, Fri, Jun 6, 2025

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Comedic mastermind Ricky Gervais has shared a somber health update, cautioning fans to brace for his "increasingly decrepit" appearance as he ages.

The creator of Afterlife has confessed that even walking is becoming painful, and it's all downhill from here.

In an interview with ABC News, the 63-year-old star of The Office lamented: "My health is getting worse and worse. This is as good as it'll ever be [health-wise]. It's not like I will get better. Do you know what I mean? They won't go, 'Oh, he is 70 now. Oh, he was terrible at 60.'"

Gervais humorously described his daily struggles, saying, "But this is it. I'm reminded every day that I'm getting older. Everything is sort of just slower and aches more.

"When I walk downstairs, it's like I've got false legs like pirate legs - I'm just stiff. It all just hurts. And I just fall about over the day and then start again the next day."

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The comic opened up about his health in a chat on ABC in America (Image: Getty)

He quipped about his home pharmacy: "Honestly, our drugs cabinet is amazing. I have got a bunion, and I've got a little spongy thing I have to put on my toe. If I walk too far, it starts to hurt, but I'll just carry them."

With his typical dark humor, Gervais added, "I'll just carry on until I just die. Sometimes I even Google cancer, so I get there straight away (with my self-diagnosis). It is like I can't wait."

On a lighter note, Ricky Gervais has revealed the initial London performances for his eagerly awaited new stand-up show MORTALITY, set to take place at the Wembley OVO Arena on Friday, 31st October 2025, and a six-night run at the London Palladium in October 2025.

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Ricky Gervais is known for his roles in The Office and Afterlife (Image: Getty)

Riding the wave of his recent stand-up special Armageddon, which snagged a Grammy nomination, clinched a Golden Globe, soared to Number 1 on Netflix, and set the record for the highest-grossing comedy show ever, Gervais's new act 'Mortality' is poised to be filmed for Netflix once again.

Gervais commented on his upcoming tour by saying: "We're all gonna die. May as well have a laugh about it. Mortality looks at the absurdities of life. And death. Bring it on."

Fans can anticipate more international and UK arena dates to be revealed soon. Shows are scheduled across 2025 as Gervais takes 'Mortality' around the world.