Ricky Gervais. Photo / AP
British comedian Ricky Gervais has broken down in tears at a London event saluting the bravery of British soldiers.
Gervais presented the Overcoming Adversity award to Royal Marine hero Captain Si Maxwell, who lost his leg during combat in Afghanistan, at the The Sun newspaper's annual Military Awards - and
Gervais was overcome with emotion during the prizegiving, which recognises the contributions of troops.
"I was crying after the first one," he says. "I didn't think I was going to sit at the table and blub (cry), but it was so humbling for me. I wasn't ready for what a wimp I was. I cried immediately, I was a wreck. I'm dehydrated from crying."
In a post on his Twitter page after the event, Gervais added: "Possibly the most humbling, moving, yet fun and uplifting event of my life. An honour."
Kevin Spacey, supermodel Elle Macpherson and veteran British actor Sir David Jason were also among the presenters at the ceremony, which was attended by stars including Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne and singer-turned-TV presenter Myleene Klass.
