Vic Reeves, 67, rushed to hospital by paramedics after 'overexerting himself' and collapsing during friend's wedding

Published: 09:41 EDT, 11 October 2026 | Updated: 09:44 EDT, 11 October 2026 He may be best known for his comedy antics on Vic Reeves Big Night Out but Vic Reeves' latest big night out took a 'turn for the worse' when he collapsed at a wedding in Poole.The comedian, whose real name is Jim Moir, had been partying at the Hotel du Vin in the Dorset town last weekend when he 'overexerted himself' and was rushed to hospital.A source at the upmarket venue described how the mood shifted from laughter to 'serious concern' when the 67-year-old collapsed.They said: 'Vic was telling jokes and entertaining people - and obviously everyone was hitting the bar as the party went on just as you'd expect.'But suddenly it appeared to take a bit of a turn for the worse - there was a commotion in the middle of the group and staff were being asked to call for an ambulance which turned out to be for Vic who wasn't looking at all well.''It all happened very quickly.' He may be best known for his comedy antics on Vic Reeves Big Night Out but Vic Reeves' latest big night out took a 'turn for the worse' when he collapsed at a wedding in Poole (pictured with wife Nancy Sorrell in May)'The next thing he was being wheeled out by paramedics. It all seemed to shift from lots of laughter to serious concern pretty fast.'Reeves was visiting Poole with his wife, Nancy Sorrell, 52, and the couple took a boat trip around the harbour during their stay.The pair, who married in 2003, share a passion for birdwatching and were pictured on the water with binoculars around their necks.Reeves has previously spoken about his drinking during the height of his fame alongside comedy partner Bob Mortimer, 67.Asked in 2020 how 'rock'n'roll' the pair had been during the 1990s, he said there had been drink and drugs, adding: 'Lager, that was our main vice. Lager and fags, very working class.'His drinking has also made headlines in the past.The Sunday People previously reported that Caroline Steffens, described as Ms Sorrell's oldest friend, had claimed Reeves could get through 'six bottles of wine a night' while on a bender.Ms Steffens alleged: 'She [Nancy] has to take him home early from parties and apologise for his behaviour. He's a bad drunk and can't hold his alcohol. He'll pass out.' Reeves was visiting Poole with his wife, Nancy, 52, and the couple took a boat trip around the harbour during their stay (pictured)In 2005, Reeves was banned from driving for 32 months and ordered to complete 100 hours of community punishment after admitting drink-driving and leaving the scene of an accident.A court heard he was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when his vintage Jaguar struck a parked car near his home in Kent.Reeves has since largely left his famous comic persona behind to pursue a career as an artist under his birth name.Reeves' representative told this newspaper: 'He was checked over and given a clean bill of health.'