John Bardon (Jim) taken ill with suspected stroke

[Richie_lecturer]

Very sad news. I hope he makes a recovery, but I doubt we'll see John in a regular capacity in EE anymore.

[Chris_2k11]

Hope John gets better soon

[Bryan]

Gutted, Jim is one of my favourites. Hope John makes a speedy recovery

[Katy]

yeah me as well, he is brilliant. Hope he makes a quick recovery.

[DaVeyWaVey]

I hope John makes a full and speedy recovery, he is brilliant as Jim.

[Pinkbanana]

John Barton is great as Jim, I wish him a speedy recovery!

I sincerely hope this isnt the end of the fantastic Jim and Dot relationship...

[Chloe O'brien]

Here is the press release from DS:

EastEnders actor John Bardon is recovering in hospital having suffered a stroke.

The 67-year-old cast member – who has played Jim Branning in the BBC soap for 11 years – was at home on Thursday when he collapsed and was quickly taken to a Hertfordshire hospital with wife of five years, Enda.

Producers have already begun tweaking scripts and making alterations to filming schedules, in the knowledge that Bardon will be out of action for some time.

A BBC spokeswoman commented: "John was taken ill at home on Thursday afternoon.

"Our thoughts are with him and his family and we ask for his privacy to be respected."

Executive producer Dierdrick Santer said: "I am saddened to hear John has taken ill. My thoughts are with him and his family."

The actor's condition is currently unknown but is believed to be stable.

Let's hope that John makes a speedy recovery and is back beside his beloved Dorothy soon

[pinkles14]

I hope he gets better very soon..

[senorita]

Was really sad to hear this news. Jim is a great character and John BArdon is a great actor - very charasmatic.

Thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to him, and his wife, family and friends.

Get well soon

[megan999]

Was sad to hear of John's ill health. I hope he gets well ASAP.