Fair City star Maclean Burke has shared an update after being hospitalised.
The actor missed out on performing at his next scheduled panto shows as he takes time to recover.
Maclean is starring in the 3Olympia theatre's annual panto as Polly, but after a performance last week he collapsed and was taken to hospital.
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He has been missed by his panto cast mates, who shared a special shout out for the actor, who plays Damien Halpen on the long-running soap Fair City, during one of their performances.
Posting the video to his Instagram, Maclean's post shows Ryan Andrews and the entire cast on stage.
Ryan then says: "We are all thinking of you here at the 3Olympia, we want you to get better soon."
Ryan then turned to the audience, who shouted out "get better soon, Polly!"
Maclean thanked his panto friends for the message, sending "love to all the gang," and shared messages he has been receiving of support from the cast.
He also gave an update on his health, saying that he is now on the mend.
Doctors diagnosed the actor with a rare condition called rhabdomyolysis, which he is now getting treatment for.
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare muscle injury where muscles break down, and can be a life-threatening condition, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Maclean previously opened up to RSVP about his busy Christmas schedule, saying: "Christmas is mental because we are only off on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day."
He and his fiancée Cat like to spend quality time with the children during the festive period.
"We all get into our pyjamas on Christmas Eve and sit back and watch a movie that you have probably seen 20 times before."
"It is lovely having everyone around the dinner table for just one day and creating that vibe. It is important to take that time out to be with each other because these days everyone is always on the go."
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