Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson, famed for his portrayal of Jim McDonald on the beloved ITV soap, has expressed concern after a health scare landed him back in hospital. The 65 year old actor took to social media, sharing with fans that he had suffered two falls and is now experiencing walking difficulties. In an update posted on X, formerly Twitter, Lawson shared: "Well hello folks, from a rather, erm, well I'm not sure what it's doing outside to be honest with you."

He revealed his current situation, saying, "It was rather nice when I came in, but here I am again in special day care in Macclesfield hospital waiting to see an osteopath and hopefully getting a transfer to Salford Royal to the spinal unit. That's the plan, but I was talking to you last time from the same cubicle and I ended up back at home at half ten at night so we shall wait and see."

Despite these setbacks, Lawson reassured his followers: "I'm fine, I just simply can't walk properly. I'm in great pain, and I can't stand on my tiptoes now so this is very comfortable [in the bed] but if I stand up I just fall over so there's something seriously gone wrong. So, I'll keep you posted. Cheerio now!", reports the Manchester Evening News.

Previously, the soap icon had informed his audience about undergoing an MRI scan, while awaiting further consultation from a spinal surgeon after his initial medical visit.

In a video titled "Ooooh s***! ! !", he revealed: "Hi folks, went to physio this morning and she sent me straight to A+E, which I did. They examined me. I have an MRI scan and I'm sitting waiting for the results."

He continued, saying: "They've whisked me back in for more examinations so it's not going awfully well at the moment. Anyway, I'll keep you updated."

Adding to his update, he shared: "They put a wristband on me and all sorts of craic. I've fallen over twice, so something going wrong down there."

Charlie, who tied the knot with long-time partner Debbie Stanley in 2023, also responded to a fan's concern: "Thanks darling, awaiting the opinion of the spinal surgeon. Xxx (sic)".

Famed for playing Corrie's Jim, Charlie last appeared as the character in 2018. Jim was famously hitched to ex-Rovers Return innkeeper Liz McDonald (portrayed by Beverley Callard), but their union was marred by struggles with alcoholism and cheating.

After Liz was unfaithful, they divorced in 1997, but took vows again in 2000. However, Jim ended up getting jailed for the manslaughter of Jez Quigley (played by Lee Boardman), who had assaulted his son Steve (acted by Simon Gregson).

In 2018, Jim made a comeback to the series alongside a young woman named Hannah Gilmore (Hannah Ellis Ryan), whom he deceitfully presented as his and Liz's long-lost daughter Katie.

However, Hannah was in fact Jim's partner, and the duo were subsequently apprehended for a fraudulent money-making scheme when their deception was exposed.