Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLauren MorrisTuesday 11 August 2026 10:01 BSTJames Buckley and Wife, Clair Meek (Getty)Inbetweeners actor James Buckley has revealed he was forced to make major lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with a genetic health condition.The 38-year-old was told by doctors that high levels of Lipoprotein(a) in his blood put him at a high risk of a cardiovascular incident.Buckley has given up alcohol and takeaway meals following the diagnosis, with his wife Clair supporting his decision.The actor expressed concern that he may have passed the inherited condition on to his two sons, Harrison and Jude.Buckley is reportedly set to reunite with his original co-stars for an upcoming Netflix reboot of The Inbetweeners.In fullInbetweeners star James Buckley reveals he’s stopped drinking after being diagnosed with genetic diseaseMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in