Simu Liu at the 2023 GQ Men of the Year at Bar Marmont on November 16, 2023.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Simu Liuis no longer part of Disney World’s 2023 Candlelight Processional.
On Thursday, the 34-year-oldBarbieactor released a statement on his Instagram story to say he was “absolutely gutted” to have to step down following “health scares.”
“For those who were looking forward to seeing me, know that I was equally looking forward to be a part of your holidays,” Liu wrote. “The health of myself and my family are of paramount importance to me,” he said, adding that his “health scares” had forced him to make the “decision to stay home.”
He then hinted that he may be back next year, concluding his post with, “Let’s all keep fingers crossed for 2024!”
Simu Liu wrote a statement on his Instagram story on Thursday.Simu Liu Instagram
Simu Liu Instagram
Singer-songwriterBart Millardstepped into the role.
“Got the last minute call yesterday to fly to Orlando to narrate the Epcot Candlelight processional tonight, Friday and Saturday,” Millard, 51,wrote on Instagram. “ You don’t have to ask me twice to come tell the story of the birth of Jesus!!!!”
Other stars who are set to narrate the Candlelight Processional atEpcotthis year includeJohn Stamos,How I Met Your MotheralumNeil Patrick Harris,Eva LongoriaandThis Is UsstarSterling K. Brown.
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Simu Liu at 2023 GQ Men of the Year at Bar Marmont on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
And in November, the Marvel star opened up to PEOPLEabout his accident.
“Basically, I had this crazy idea to bring 20 of my friends to Miami —half from my Canadian sideand half from the American side, and to pit them against each other in an Olympic-style tournament of sports.”
“All of a sudden I feel like someone has either shot me or kicked my shin out from underneath me or just barreled into me,” he added as he described the moment he realized he’d hurt himself.
source: people.com
