Peter Andre has shared a heartbreaking update on his mother’s health after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s in 2023.
The singer, 52, took to Instagram on Monday and shared an adorable video of his 19-month-old daughter Belle speaking to her grandfather Savvas over FaceTime.
In the caption alongside the video, Peter revealed his mother Thea, 89, who lives in Australia, is now unable to speak.
He wrote: ‘No matter what happens in my life , moments like these for me are the most precious. Sadly, now that mum can’t speak anymore.
‘However, Belle has a wonderful daily conversation with her Bapou (Greek for grandfather) and as you can see, they adore each other. Melts my heart every time.
‘She does get to see her yiayia (Greek for grandmother) daily but sadly the Parkinson’s is taking its toll :(( I cherish every moment I have with both my parents and my children.’
Peter Andrehas shared a heartbreaking update on his mother’s health after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’sin 2023
The singer took to Instagram on Monday evening and shared an adorable video of his 19-month-old daughter Belle speaking to her grandfather Savvas over FaceTime
In the caption alongside the video, Peter revealed his mother Thea, 89, who lives in Australia, is now unable to speak
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition affecting movement due to dopamine-producing nerve cells dying. It can cause symptoms like tremor, slowness, stiffness and balance issues.
Peter previously revealed he worries that Christmas just gone could be his mother’s last. He plans on flying to Australia with his with Emily and his five children to spend time with his parents soon.
Peter told OK!: ‘Of course I worry this could be Mum’s last Christmas. She’s very delicate. Her Parkinson’s has progressed quite a bit. Her speech is almost gone. She’ll say a word or two. It’s heartbreaking, because she’s our world, our pillar of strength.
‘Then I see Dad and he’s 92 and with her every single day. But he’s getting delicate now, too. His memory’s going, but I am so grateful that they made that milestone I prayed for – 70 years of marriage in September.
‘It’s a raw pain. I’m a grown man, but I still can’t accept in my heart that these things happen to the people I love the most.’
Peter previously revealed his mother and father Savvas received a letter from the King after celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.
Peter said: ‘They have received a wonderful letter from the King, and although Mum’s speech is almost non-existent now, I know that her heart will be filled with warmth because of all the love and support.’
In May, Peter posted an emotional moment he said farewell to his mother Thea in Australia as he prepared to fly back to the UK.
Peter will fly out to Australia to see them after spending Christmas with his wife Emily, 36, and his five children
Elsewhere in the interview, the couple talked about their Christmas plans with the singer spending it with wife Emily, his five children and Junior’s girlfriend Jasmine
In the clip, Peter can be seen with his mother caressing his face with her hands as she attempts to communicate with him.
Alongside the post, he penned: ‘Spending time with mum is always the most important part of my trip. Not exactly sure what mum is saying here but words are not always needed. I will be back very soon.
‘I love her so much, I pray she knows that. I also love Australia. But back to my babies now.’
Elsewhere in the interview, the couple talked about their Christmas plans.
Peter’s son Junior, 20, and Princess, 18, from his previous marriage to Katie Price spent Christmas at their house with Theo, eight, Millie, 11, and Arabella, 20 months.
Unlike previous years, the family headed to a pub for Christmas lunch after opening presents from stockings made of tights.
Junior’s girlfriend Jasmine, 25, also spent the festive day with the family.
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