{"id":2223759,"date":"2026-01-06T02:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T02:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2223759"},"modified":"2026-01-06T02:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T02:42:24","slug":"whos-line-star-colin-mochrie-undergoes-emergency-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/whos-line-star-colin-mochrie-undergoes-emergency-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Who&#8217;s Line? Star Colin Mochrie Undergoes Emergency Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Who\u2019s Line Is It Anyway? <\/i>alum <strong>Colin Mochrie<\/strong> has suffered a detached retina requiring emergency surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mochrie, 68, went into surgery on Friday, January 2, the team behind his show, <i>HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis<\/i>, announced via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTBTLYTEX5I\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> that day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe regret to inform you that our upcoming shows will be postponed due to a medical situation involving Colin Mochrie,\u201d read a statement by \u201cThe Hyprov Team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Their message continued, \u201cColin has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will be undergoing emergency eye surgery today. His medical team is optimistic about his full recovery, but he needs time to rest and heal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/tracy-morgan-leaves-knicks-game-in-wheelchair-after-medical-emergency\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/tracy-morgan-leaves-knicks-game-in-wheelchair-after-medical-emergency\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Tracy Morgan Exits Knicks Game in Wheelchair After Medical Emergency<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tTracy Morgan has suffered a health scare while attending a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.\u00a0 The actor, 56, was seen being wheeled out of the New York City arena on Monday, March 17, according to footage posted online. Morgan covered his face with a towel as the Garden\u2019s staff surrounded him. When [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The post stated that the show was \u201cworking on rescheduling\u201d the Canadian\u2019s postponed appearances at the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls, Ontario on January 2 and Saturday, January 3. Ticket-holders unable to attend the rescheduled performances will be eligible for a refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cColin is incredibly grateful for your support and well wishes,\u201d read the note. \u201cHe looks forward to being back on stage and sharing many more laughs with all of you in the near future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mochrie\u2019s fans left messages of support in the comments section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cColin is a national treasure. Hope things go well,\u201d wrote one fan, while another remarked, \u201c<\/span><span class=\"s3\">Much love and quick healing to Colin \u2026 thank you for being honest otherwise we would\u2019ve been extra worried about his condition\u2026 \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/jeff-ross-shares-humor-filled-cancer-diagnosis-journey\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2201435580-Jeffrey-Ross-e1750349973444.jpg?crop=0px%2C38px%2C1230px%2C696px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"GettyImages-2201435580 Jeffrey Ross.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2201435580-Jeffrey-Ross-e1750349973444.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/jeff-ross-shares-humor-filled-cancer-diagnosis-journey\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Jeff Ross Reveals How Doctor Jokingly Delivered His Cancer Diagnosis<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tJeff Ross revealed that his doctor used humor to reveal that the comedian had colon cancer. \u201cMy oncologist was like, \u2018Jeff, the good news and bad news. The bad news is you\u2019re going to need six months of chemo,\u201d Ross, 59, revealed during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, June 18. \u201c\u2018The good [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><i>Us Weekly<\/i> has reached out to the comedian\u2019s manager, <strong>Jeff Abraham<\/strong>, for comment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Earlier Monday, Abraham released a statement to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/celebrities\/2026\/01\/05\/colin-mochrie-whose-line-shows-postponed-emergency-eye-surgery\/88035024007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><i>USA Today<\/i><\/span><\/a> confirming that Mochrie is \u201cresting\u201d after his surgery. The outlet also published a statement by Mochrie thanking \u201ceveryone for their well wishes.<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> I\u2019m very much looking forward to seeing you all very soon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mochrie is expected to resume his <i>Asking for Trouble Tour <\/i>with fellow comic <strong>Brad Sherwood<\/strong> on January 30 in Waukegan, Illinois, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/colinmochrietour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\">his website<\/span><\/a>. He\u2019ll perform that show for seven subsequent dates in the U.S. through October 15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mochrie was a fixture on <i>Who\u2019s Line Is It Anyway? <\/i>since the improv series first aired on ABC, from 1998 to 2006, before being revived on the CW in 2013. He\u2019s also starred in the Canadian sitcoms <i>Getting Along Famously <\/i>and <i>She\u2019s the Mayor<\/i>. His other TV credits include <i>Murdoch Mysteries<\/i>, <i>Degrassi Takes Manhattan <\/i>and <i>The Drew Carey Show<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-body\/news\/reba-alum-christopher-richs-post-stroke-health-battle-in-his-own-words\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/reba-alum-christopher-richs-post-stroke-health-battle-in-his-own-words-promo.jpg?crop=0px%2C80px%2C1616px%2C913px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=55&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Reba Alum Chris Rich Post Stroke Health Battle in His Words\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/reba-alum-christopher-richs-post-stroke-health-battle-in-his-own-words-promo.jpg?quality=55&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-body\/news\/reba-alum-christopher-richs-post-stroke-health-battle-in-his-own-words\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">&#8216;Reba&#8217; Alum Chris Rich&#8217;s Health Battle After &#8216;Massive Stroke&#8217; in His Words<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tReba alum Christopher Rich candidly discussed his road to recovery after being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury following a massive stroke. Rich rose to stardom playing Alexander \u201cSandy\u201d Cory on Another World in the early \u201980s. From there, Rich continued to make memorable appearances on shows such as The Nanny, ER and Murphy Brown [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI\u2019m at an age where things hurt more than they used to,\u201d he told <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vulture.com\/article\/colin-mochrie-whose-line-interview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><i>Vulture<\/i><\/span><\/a> in 2023. \u201cBut there\u2019s also a thing called Doctor Theater, where you\u2019re onstage, and all of a sudden you\u2019re a 20-year-old again. So for those two hours, it doesn\u2019t even feel like I\u2019m expending any kind of energy. I\u2019m just having a lot of fun. Before and after the show: different things.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He said at the time that he felt \u201cvery fortunate for the success of <i>Whose Line <\/i>that I\u2019ve been able to tour all around the world and work with improvisers from all around the world.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He noted that he and his <i>Whose Line Is It Anyway?<\/i> castmates had worked \u201cso well together because we don\u2019t spend enough time with each other to get on each other\u2019s nerves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.usmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who\u2019s Line Is It Anyway? alum Colin Mochrie has suffered a detached retina requiring emergency surgery.\u00a0 Mochrie, 68, went into surgery on Friday, January 2, the team behind his show, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis, announced via Instagram that day.\u00a0 \u201cWe regret to inform you that our upcoming shows will be postponed due to a medical [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2223760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[30162,246958,24003,21741,21913],"class_list":["post-2223759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-celebrity-health","tag-celebrity-health-scares","tag-celebrity-news","tag-entertainment","tag-tv"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Whos-Line-Star-Colin-Mochrie-Undergoes-Emergency-Surgery.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2223759","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2223759"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2223759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2223761,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2223759\/revisions\/2223761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2223760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2223759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2223759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2223759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}