Mrs Browns Boys star Rory Cowan says aging is ‘no fun’ as he shares health struggles

Former Mrs Browns Boys actor Rory Cowan has taken to Instagram to detail his health struggle with leg pains, as he shares that there is ‘no fun’ in getting older

Former Mrs Browns Boys star Rory Cowan has shared his health struggles with his social media followers.

The comedian shared a post with his 24.3K followers detailing his experience with shooting pains in his leg, and not being able to put his heel to the ground.

Rory shared that he has been working with specialist to try to get to the bottom of the problem.

In the post shared to Instagram, Rory said: “For some reason I can’t put my heel to the ground without pain shooting up by leg. I’ve been to the doctor, had sessions with a chiropractor and now I’m being treated by the fantastic Will at Neuromuscular Pain and Injury clinic.

“He’s just strapped my foot up and it’s given me some relief from the pain. I’m back with Will on Friday and an X-Ray tomorrow. It’s no fun getting older.”

Former Mrs Brown's Boys star Rory Cowan (Image: Collins Photo Agency)
Former Mrs Brown’s Boys star Rory Cowan (Image: Collins Photo Agency)

Concerned followers shared well wishes with the TV personality, with some even giving advice on what the star might be experiencing.

One commenter said: “Sounds painful. Get better very soon Rory”.

Another follower shared their advice: “Sounds like plantar fasciitis. Feel better soon”.

The actor left the hit BBC and RTE comedy Mrs Browns Boys back in 2017 to look after his ill mum Esther, who passed away just a year later.

While there was speculation of his return to the shows mini series in March of this year, Rory set the record straight, sharing that he is he is content with playing Bosco in RTE’s Fair City for now.

Taking to Twitter, the actor shared: “I’m getting a lot of messages asking if I’m going back on tour with Mrs Brown’s Boys this summer. No, I’m not.”

Continuing, Rory shared: “I live in Carrigstown in Fair City on RTE One now. I’ve recently signed a contract that will see me living there until the end of 2023 at least.

“James Larkin Court, where the Browns live is an old memory. But if you see them on their tour, at their meet and greets after each show, tell them I said hello.”

Rory’s fans praised his decision to remain playing Bosco in Fair City.

One person wrote: “To be honest, I think we all just wish and hope so much that you were returning, even though we know it’s not a sure thing.”

“Love your character in Fair City Rory, it makes a change from seeing you in a comedy role. I love watching your jokes on social media too,” a second said.

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