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Davro: Laughter as medicine through deepest grief
16 Feb
Summary
- Comedian Bobby Davro used stand-up as therapy after losing his fiancée.
- He performed shows while crying on the way to and from venues.
- Davro experienced a minor stroke months after his fiancée's death.
Comedian Bobby Davro has shared how he channeled his grief into his performances following the death of his fiancée, Vicky Wright. Davro found that the act of performing comedy, even through immense sadness, served as a form of therapy. He described crying on his way to gigs, performing to laughter, and then experiencing renewed sorrow in his dressing room.
Davro's fiancée, Vicky Wright, passed away in May 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He returned to performing just one day after her death, emphasizing his commitment to not disappointing fans. Months later, Davro experienced a minor stroke after collapsing during a live show in Surrey.
