TV presenter Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence after being rushed to hospital for treatment following a stroke.
The former This Morning host, 66, who is now on GB News, first fell unwell last Tuesday (April 7) and has remained in a ward since.
Now, Eamonn has spoken out.
Eamonn Holmes breaks his silence following stroke
In an Instagram post shared yesterday (April 12), Eamonn finally broke his silence.
While sharing photos of his two granddaughters, the snapshot featured them holding handmade signs, one of which read “Get Well Soom.”
“As my beautiful Granddaughters put it so well – I will do my best to get well SOOM,” he wrote.
“Thank you for all of your many many good wishes, they give me strength.”
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Fans immediately offered their support in the comments.
“This is so sweet! Sending lots of love & best wishes with your recovery,” one user wrote.
“Aww hope you feel better soon,” another person shared.
“Sending love and strength. Sometimes these things happen to test us. You’re a warrior,” a third remarked.
“Get well soon Eamon,” a fourth said.
‘He is currently responding well to treatment’
The Irish presenter was set to return to his work duties today (April 13). However, he will now be off for the foreseeable future.
“Eamonn was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke. He is currently responding well to treatment,” GB News shared.
“Eamonn has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better. His colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the People’s Channel when he is ready to return.”
Recently, Eamonn had opened up about his health issues with viewers.
“Well, obviously I’ve been better. I’ve got this back and paralysis problem which has been with me now for three years,” he said.
“It’s terrible to come to terms with. The thing is, nobody seems to know what the problem is so I just stick with it and hopefully they’ll find a cure one day,” Eamonn continued.
His health issues began in 2021 after he suffered three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis.
The following year, he started using a wheelchair after undergoing surgery. Eamonn is now supported by carers daily.
Declan’s update
On Sunday (April 12), Eamonn’s son, Declan, 37, shared a statement about his dad.
“I just wanted to share a quick message to say we hugely appreciate all the messages; it means a lot to us as a family. What happened came as a real shock, but Dad is doing okay given the circumstances, and we’re taking it one step at a time. For now, we’re focused on him and keeping things steady around him,” he said.
“We’d really value a bit of privacy as we navigate it, and what lies ahead, but thank you again for the support, as it means so much to dad and the rest of the family.”
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