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David Jason, 84, reveals heartbreaking health update which had led to major change to his career - as he reflects on his personal regrets

While David Jason has entertained legions of fans with a variety of parts, the star, 84, has recently revealed the heartbreaking health reason he opts for the roles in animated shows and films.

But while David Jason, 84, has entertained legions of fans with a variety of comedic, gritty and heartwarming parts, the star recently revealed the a heartbreaking health update which means he has changed the roles he now accepts. Speaking in a new interview, the self-confessed work addict told how he prefers to take on voiceover parts in animated projects because he struggles to learn lines now due to his advanced years. Writing about his big screen ambitions in his new memoir This Time Next Year, he said: 'I would love to be able to declare that my collected film work on DVD would make an elegant shelf of high-class cinematic experiences to browse among an evening.

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