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CANBERRA (Reuters) - The frontman of one of Australia's most successful entertainers, children's group The Wiggles, quit on Thursday to battle a rare illness.
Greg Page, the magician and Yellow Wiggle in the popular fluorescent-clad foursome, suffers from orthostatic intolerance, a disorder which stops his heart from pumping enough blood while standing or dancing.
"I'll miss being a part of The Wiggles very much, but it's the right decision because it will allow me to focus on managing my health," Page, 34, told reporters from Perth, where the group is on tour. He had been with the group since its 1990 debut.
The Wiggles have won over children around the world with catchy songs such as "The Monkey Dance," "Fruit Salad" and "Wake Up Jeff."
brianc wrote:What a strange and frustrating disease this must be to have... I hope he gets well. I know my daughter will miss not seeing him on 'The Wiggles'.
sounds like a scary condition indeed... i hope he heals.
My two older daughters are sad at this news but, they were quick to suggest that I audition as his replacement. Yellow isn't my colour and I don't play the accordion but....
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This precipitous exit may provide the rest of the group the space they've been wanting for some time to get out of their more onerous contractual obligations - yes, its "wiggle room". <nyuck>
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brianc wrote:What a strange and frustrating disease this must be to have... I hope he gets well. I know my daughter will miss not seeing him on 'The Wiggles'.
don't watch them, but they seem to have been able to get ids kinterested in doing, rather than just watching, and that's a good thing.
I hope he gets through the illness... yikes!
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Fortunately for me, my son never quite got into them. That said, they are no more insipid than any other children's programming and though they sort of frighten me, the don't any more so than Barney or the Tubbies do.
That disease / condition sounds right nasty. I hope he does get the rest he needs and deserves. From all I've read, he's not going to have to worry about money in his lifetime (unless he pulls an MC Hammer).
I don't think it's supposed to be funny. I think it's just supposed to be entertaining to smaller children. Anything with singing and music, bright colors, and people smiling tends to work to some degree.
I think if my kid saw that and ran up to me and said "Daddy, I want to make a fruit salad!" I'd be a lot happier than if he watched some TV, ran up to me, and said "Daddy, I want a happy meal so I can get the latest Bionicle toy!"
