Ricky Gervais reveals he constantly googles health symptoms

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31 May 2025 • 1:11 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Ricky Gervais, 63, discussed his health anxieties on Jimmy Kimmel Live, joking about avoiding doctors and self-diagnosing via Google.
  • Gervais admitted to experiencing more aches and pains as he gets older, comparing his morning walks to having "stiff pirate legs."
  • He shared that he often consults his partner, Jane Fallon, about potential health issues and frequently resorts to Googling symptoms, which leads to anxiety about serious illnesses like cancer.
  • Gervais recounted a story about cutting off a skin tag on his eyelid with nail scissors, prompting concern from Fallon about potential sepsis.
  • Gervais humorously recalled a past doctor's visit where he was told his jeans were too tight, and the article notes that health anxiety is now a recognised condition that can be treated with therapy or medication.

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