One Foot In The Grave actor Richard Wilson is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack, says his agent.
The 80-year-old had a cardiac arrest on Wednesday afternoon, confirmed John Grant.
The Scottish actor has cancelled his 12-night Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, in which he was to revive the curmudgeonly character he played on the BBC sitcom.
The one-man show was billed, I Don't Believe It! An Evening With Victor Meldrew, starting on 16 August.
Wilson also appeared in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Doctor Who
The show's promoters, Assembly, said in a statement: "Due to ill health, Richard Wilson has taken the decision to take some time out."
Wilson played Meldrew for six series between 1990 and 2000, twice winning Best Light Entertainment Performance at the TV Baftas.
The world-weary pensioner was killed off in the final episode.
Greenock-born Wilson also appeared in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Doctor Who and BBC fantasy drama Merlin.
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