(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Hugh Laurie has joked that he might start the "grieving process" for House.

The English actor played Dr Gregory House in the TV series from 2004 until earlier this year. Hugh explained how the character and the hugely popular show will always remain dear to him.

"I do miss him. I'll always miss him. I am and always will be very fond of that character," Hugh explained to Collider. "I had a blessing as I've gone into doing the music thing so I've delayed the grieving process. I might start the grieving now though... I'm spiralling downwards."

Hugh also discussed his eating habits, explaining he usually shuns breakfast foods for caffeine.

"I'm not a cereal person. I am a coffee person," he revealed. "An espresso is my breakfast, it's nourishing."

The 53-year-old star is currently promoting his new movie The Oranges. (C) Cover Media