Davina McCall sends urgent warning to women after heart disease diagnosis

Health & Fitness
19 Oct 2026 • 6:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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Davina McCall sends urgent warning to women after heart disease diagnosis

  • Television presenter Davina McCall has revealed she has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, marking her latest health struggle following previous battles with breast cancer and a brain tumour.
  • Speaking on her podcast Begin Again alongside heart attack survivor Louise McGill, the 59-year-old urged women—particularly those who are post-menopause—not to ignore potential symptoms and to remain proactive about their health.
  • McCall explained that she had experienced high cholesterol for a long period prior to her diagnosis, which had previously been deemed to be offset by good cholesterol.
  • The presenter received the all-clear from breast cancer in April after surgery, having also undergone an operation in 2024 to remove a rare 14mm benign brain tumour.
  • She recently disclosed that the brain surgery significantly affected her memory for several months, causing her to temporarily experience severe memory loss symptoms akin to advanced Alzheimer's disease.

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