Eamonn Holmes shares first message since being hospitalised after stroke

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13 Apr 2026 • 3:38 PM MYT
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Eamonn Holmes shares first message since being hospitalised after stroke

  • TV presenter Eamonn Holmes was rushed to hospital last week after suffering a stroke.
  • His son, Declan, confirmed that his father is recovering and "doing OK" given the circumstances.
  • Holmes himself shared a message from his hospital bed, posting a photo of his granddaughters' "Get well soom" sign and thanking fans for their support.
  • “Got this first thing this morning, from my two lovely granddaughters, so now doing my best to get well SOOM!!” joked Holmes, emphasising the spelling mistake.
  • GB News, where Holmes presents a breakfast show, announced his illness and stated he is responding well to treatment, requesting privacy for his recovery.

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