Rylan Clark revealed that his mother Linda has suffered another health issue, following a turbulent few years which have also seen her break her arm and leg while on holiday
08:47, 05 Oct 2026Updated 08:47, 05 Oct 2026
Rylan Clark said his mum was ‘a nightmare’ (Image: c4)
Rylan Clark‘s mum Linda has shared a health update after he voiced concerns about her wellbeing. During his BBC Radio 2 show last weekend, he told listeners that his mum would be joining him for their weekly on-air chat following a break, but revealed that she had recently injured herself.
At the start of his show, he said: “Mummy Linda is going to be back on the phone a bit later on, hopefully she’s alright, she scraped her leg the other day, so that’s been fun. I’m just like okay, yep, here we go, another issue but I’m sure she’ll be fine.”
Later in the programme, Linda confirmed that she was fine before telling him: “You ain’t got to tell everyone thank you.”
Rylan went on to call his mum “a nightmare walking”, following her many other health ordeals.
The 74-year-old insisted that she would no longer do things around the house after her previous accidents.
“You said that before when you broke your arm and leg just falling over,” the 37-year-old replied. She responded: “I get bored and I need to do things.”
Back in January, Linda suffered a fractured shoulder and was left bruised after falling over on ice while taking her bins out.
Last year, she also took a tumble down a retailer’s escalators, leaving her in need of medical attention.
During a holiday in Spain in 2023, she broke her arm and leg, leaving her needing to be escorted back to the UK on a private jet equipped with medical equipment.
Rylan took time off work during this period to support his mother through her surgery and recovery.
Two months later, he shared a photo of her at his Essex home for the first time since the accident, as they celebrated his birthday together.
He went on to insist he “didn’t care” about the BBC’s rules while rapper Professor Green, whose real name is Stephen Paul Manderson, took part in his Rylexa feature, inspired by Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa.
Introducing the game, Rylan said: “I’ve been creating a new artificial intelligence machine called Rylexa, I’m looking for people to buy shares in it. If you want, we can talk after the show.”
Aware of the broadcaster’s impartiality guidelines, which are in place because UK viewers fund the BBC through the TV licence fee, Professor Green responded: “Sure. There are other AI platforms that you can invest in, isn’t that what you’ve got to say on the BBC?”
Rylan cheekily exclaimed: “But they’re not Rylexa! Who cares? Sack me!”.
CALUM Best shared a sweet tribute to his ‘fighter’ mum Angie as she returned to the UK after treatment amid her colon cancer battle.
Angie, 74, announced that she was diagnosed with the disease in January and in July was told that she was cancer free.
Proud son Calum shared a tribute to his ‘fighter’ mum Angie as she returned to the UKCredit: UnknownAngie has been seeking alternative mistletoe therapy in SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram
Over the past year she has kept fans up to date while undergoing traditional medicine, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as an alternative mistletoe therapy in Switzerland.
Now Angie is back in the UK with her son.
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Calum shared a snap of their pair cuddled up together in the airport car park, as well as one of her approaching him in arrivals.
He captioned the post: “Right then, she’s back on UK soil, let’s get you healed, fed healthy and fighting fit!
“From me to you mother, I’m so proud of what a strong fighter you are, this last year has been hell and u have managed it with such grace, a year or treatments.
“Surgerys and all the rest are not easy and you have powered through it so well and we will continue to.
“What I also want to say is a huge thank you to everyone so far on this journey, so many people asking and involved both in person and through social media, thank you for caring about Angie.”
Many rushed the comments section to share the love.
One said: “Oh wow.. so pleased to see this, right where you belong.. no place like home!”
Another wrote: “Such a beautiful Mother and Son relationship. Rest up now Angie, you’re incredible.”
A third chimed in: “Sending you both love and hugs.”
A fourth commented: “How incredible to go through such a journey and looks so beautiful and be an inspiration to us all!!!!!”
“Wonderful news ,you mum is definitely a true fighter 💪❤️wishing her well,” a fifth added.
Last month Angie revealed that she’s back in hospital after suffering a ‘setback’ following battle with cancer.
Taking to her page earlier today, Angie said: “Update my homies. I find myself back in the hospital.
“I have an infection. They think it’s bacterial. Bt I have to stay here a few days for results and to make it better.
“See you on the other side.”
After major surgery to remove a tumour from her colon in July, Angie revealed that she was cancer free.
Angie and footballer ex George Best are Calum’s parents.
Calum is a reality star who has been on Celebrity Love Island, Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity SAS.
VICTORIA Beckham was supported by husband David and sons Romeo and Cruz at her Paris Fashion Week show – but Brooklyn has once again swerved the family.
The fashionista and iconic Posh Spice is hosting her annual display of her clothing collection in the French capital, with David sitting front row with most of their children at the Conciergerie at 2 Boulevard du Palais.
Victoria hosted her Spring/Summer show at Paris Fashion Week tonightCredit: ReutersDavid led the Beckhams supporting Victoria at her fashion show in Paris tonightCredit: ReutersBrooklyn and Nicola put on a united front at the Messika event – just a mile down the road less than 24 hours beforeCredit: Splash
Romeo and Cruz were both supported by their girlfriends Jackie Apostel and Kim Turnbull, with Harper Beckham, the youngest of the Beckham clan, also there to cheer on her mum.
The couple were spotted watching the Messika runway at Paris’s Grand Palais on Thursday evening, just a mile down the road from the venue the Beckhams appeared at today.
The day before, they attended another show for Balenciaga.
Romeo had also arrived in the city ahead of his mum’s event, though according to the Daily Mail, successfully managed to swerve his brother by partying at another event.
A source told the site: ‘No good will come from them bumping into one another, relations are still devastatingly strained.”
Romeo arrived dressed in an outfit created by his mumCredit: ReutersDavid was beaming in a sharp suit as he took his seat on the front rowCredit: Reuters
They added that, despite the animosity “Brooklyn is missed” from the family events, but at this point he’s decided to keep away.
In the meantime, the rest of the Beckham clan have been putting on a united front, coming together to watch Cruz perform at Reading and Leeds Festivals at the end of August.
“I am so grateful for everyone around me, not only are they my best friends but they are family, this journey has been so incredible and i have learned so much because of these people.”
He then shared some extra words for partner, Jackie, writing: “Last but definitely not least Jackie, you honestly have no idea how lucky we are to have you, not only do you take care of me but this whole operation, from creative to strategy to mgmt.
“We are a team and would not be doing this without you. I really love you so much.”
Octavia Hughes was tokd she had a migraine (Paula Chappell/Cover Images)
A beloved mum and former stylist on The Voice went to the doctor three times in the days before her death, but was told she had a migraine and to go home.
Octavia Hughes died from a bleed on the brain after being rushed to hospital with stroke symptoms caused by a torn artery in her neck. The 38-year-old, known as ‘Tav’, leaves behind her eight-year-old daughter Dolly and a community of grieving family and friends.
Hospital bosses have offered their condolences to Octavia’s family and said they will “do all we can” to give them answers. Octavia, a fashion designer and owner of a popular second-hand clothing shop in Whitstable, had started getting headaches while walking at Manchester Fashion Week in early September.
She first sought medical help on September 14, when she went to her GP and was reportedly told she was having a migraine and sent home. The mum-of-one also called 111 before attending A&E at the QEQM Hospital in Margate the next day, and was told the same thing, according to friend Paula Chappell.
When her condition did not improve, she went back to A&E on September 17, but was again reportedly sent home. Her family say that the next morning, Octavia woke up with stroke symptoms and was rushed to Kent and Canterbury Hospital, where she had emergency surgery. It is understood that her stroke was caused by a torn artery in her neck.
Octavia then suffered a bleed on the brain and was transferred to King’s College Hospital in London where – despite medics’ best efforts – her family was told there was nothing they could do. Octavia’s organs were donated while she stayed on life support, and she died on September 23.
Paula said: “I think that’s what’s so horrific is that we should have never got to the point we did on Friday. By the time we got to that point, we were just on a downward spiral. She was never a complainer. She wasn’t one of those people who moan about not being well. She’d be a trooper.
“She was walking at Manchester Fashion Week the weekend before, even when the headaches had started to come on. She would never go to the GP, never complain and was definitely not someone that would go three times for no reason.”
Her sudden death has now left friends and family to care for Dolly. “They were little mini besties,” said Paula, who runs an art gallery and met Octavia eight years ago. She would feature on her socials all the time. We all adore our children, I know we do, but their bond was something I’ve never seen.
“We’ve got Dolly to look after and that’s the focus now, to try and make sure that we can get the funds so she can still do the things that Tav would have done with her. We just need to make sure there’s a small bit of financial security in the interim, whilst everything is going on, so we don’t always have to worry about finances as well.”
Paula set up a fundraiser which has already amassed more than £26,000 in donations. “I can’t believe it,” she said. “It shows us how much she was loved by people who didn’t even know her.”
Octavia studied fashion promotion at Southampton Solent University. Her first job after uni was as a stylist’s assistant on The Voice UK, before she worked for several years as a freelance TV stylist. She also ran a pub with her brother, styled e-commerce shoots and worked as an art director for major UK brands. She moved to Whitstable 10 years ago and had her daughter.
In 2019 she set up We Sell By the Sea, followed by Prelove and Reloved. This year, she opened No.86 as a home for her second-hand business in Whitstable High Street. “She’s the friend who knew everything about me,” said Paula. “She’s the one who knows my secrets, the one I would message a hundred times a day.
“She changed my life. I’m not by any means an introvert and I’m quite outgoing, but we danced and we laughed harder and louder together than I ever have with anyone.
“She was loved by everyone. It’s left a hole in all of our hearts, and we will miss her forever.”
A spokesperson for East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, which runs the QEQM and Kent and Canterbury Hospital, said: “We offer our sincere condolences to Octavia’s family. We will do all we can to answer their questions and will also work with the coroner to understand the circumstances of Octavia’s death.”
CRUZ Beckham has achieved what the Spice Girls failed to do — get mum Victoria back into a recording studio.
Posh Spice, 52, recorded a track with her musician son.
Cruz Beckham got mum Victoria back into a recording studioCredit: InstagramPosh Spice recorded a track with her musician son CruzCredit: AFP
And sharing this selfie online, Cruz, 21, wrote: “Yeah we got posh back in the studio.”
Posh lives up to her name even on a step machine, posting a clip of herself — in skirt and heels.
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We revealed earlier this month how Cruz and girlfriend Jackie Apostel appear to be firmly in the honeymoon phase of their relationship, judging by a cheeky selfie shared online.
The 21-year-old couldn’t keep his hands to himself as the couple posed for a bathroom mirror selfie, with Jackie smiling for the camera.
Victoria Beckham uses a stairmaster exercise machine while wearing high heelsCredit: InstagramJackie Apostel shared a playful snap of her and Cruz as the couple got ready for a night outCredit: cruzbeckham/instagram
A fatal house fire that killed a mother and her three children was caused by a lithium-ion battery, the fire service has said.
Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, eight, and Prudence, seven, died after a blaze “spread rapidly” inside a house on Stone Square in Bootle, Merseyside, in the early hours of 22 September.
Following an investigation with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) said the fire was caused by an electrical event linked to a lithium-ion battery, which are used in e-bikes and e-scooters.
Kev Johnson, of MFRS, said: “This tragedy highlights the very real risks posed by lithium-ion batteries, which we confirmed as the source of the fire.”
Six fire engines were at the scene at the height of the blaze at the semi-detached property, at 03:45 BST last Tuesday.
MFRS said four people “showing no signs of life” had been found in an upstairs bedroom.
A fifth casualty was taken to hospital suffering from burns.
“This is a devastating incident, and our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the mother and children who lost their lives and those who were injured,” said Johnson, head of prevention at the fire service.
He commended the efforts of staff and NWAS colleagues “who made every effort to provide a different outcome”.
“Sadly this was not the case due to the speed and intensity of the fire”.
Robyn Thompson says her mum Yvonne was the heart of their family
When Yvonne Ford and her husband Ron jetted off to Morocco in February 2025, they expected to return home with little more than happy holiday memories. Instead, what appeared to be nothing more than a tiny scratch would ultimately cost Yvonne her life.
The couple had been relaxing on sun loungers when a stray puppy appeared. At some point, it scratched 59-year-old Yvonne’s leg, leaving what appeared to be nothing more than a superficial mark. Looking back, Yvonne’s daughter, Robyn Thomson, says her parents never imagined the incident posed any danger.
“They were relaxing on the beach on the sun beds. Mum had put her legs down onto the sand and must have startled the puppy,” she said. “The puppy scratched her leg leaving a very minimal scratch on her leg.”
“It barely broke the skin and looked so insignificant that she simply cleaned it with a wet wipe and carried on enjoying the holiday.”
At the time, the family thought nothing more of it. “It was Mum and Dad enjoying a holiday together, and none of us had any idea that such a tiny scratch could expose someone to rabies. We simply didn’t know,” said Robyn, 33, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. “That tiny scratch had absolutely changed our lives forever.”
When Yvonne returned home to the UK, Robyn remembers asking whether she wanted to get the scratch checked, but Yvonne declined because it seemed so insignificant. “If someone had told us then that such a tiny scratch could be fatal months later, we would never have believed it,” Robyn said.
For weeks after returning home, Yvonne appeared perfectly healthy and life returned to normal. Then, in early June, she developed a headache and, within days, her condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to her being admitted to Barnsley Hospital.
She first developed a headache before eventually beginning to lose the ability to walk and talk. “It was the most devastating thing we’ve ever been through,” Robyn says. “The disease spread through her body so rabidly once the symptoms started. It all started with a headache.”
From there, her condition worsened with terrifying speed. “One minute Mum was independent and full of life, and then she deteriorated so quickly,” Robyn said. “She became confused, frightened and started hallucinating. Eventually she couldn’t walk, couldn’t talk properly, couldn’t swallow, couldn’t eat and couldn’t sleep.”
Robyn says that watching her mum deteriorate was excruciating. “As her daughter, watching someone you’ve looked up to your entire life become so desperately ill and knowing there was nothing anyone could do was unbearable,” the neonatal nurse said.
As Yvonne’s condition worsened, doctors struggled to determine what was making her so ill. Five days passed before a psychiatrist, who initially suspected Lyme disease, recognised the symptoms and asked about her recent travel history.
“This is what I’ve found so hard, knowing that nobody knew what was causing my mum to be so poorly for the first five days until a doctor within the mental health sector suggested it could be a possibility,” Robyn said. One of the things she remembers the most was the shock of being told that her mum had contracted rabies.
“It was the worst news we could have received because there was no cure, nothing to be done to bring mum back,” she saif. “The damage was already done. Rabies was never something we imagined could affect our family. You associate it with something that happens somewhere else, not to your mum after a holiday. Especially with the scratch being so tiny and minimal.”
Yvonne was then transferred to the infectious disease unit at Sheffield’s Royal Hallamshire Hospital, where she died on 11 June, four months after being scratched by the puppy. Now, Robyn knows that if there had been more awareness around rabies at the time, her mum might still be here.
“Looking back now, that’s one of the hardest things to accept. If we’d understood the risk and known she needed urgent treatment immediately, everything could have been different,” she said. “We would have pushed her to get the treatment and it would have saved her life.”
Robyn is now campaigning for greater awareness of rabies to help prevent other families experiencing the same heartbreak. “I wish there were more awareness, more awareness when booking holidays about the risk of potential exposure in certain high-risk countries,” she said. “I wish someone had told us that there is no such thing as ‘just a scratch’ when it comes to rabies.”
“I wish we’d known that washing the wound thoroughly and getting post-exposure treatment immediately can save your life. That lack of awareness cost us our Mum.”
Speaking about Yvonne, Robyn describes her as “the heart” of their family. “She was funny, warm, caring and incredibly selfless,” she said. “She always put everyone else before herself and absolutely adored her family, especially being a Nannie to her four grandchildren.”
“She had so much life left to live. She and my dad, Ron, had worked hard all their lives and were enjoying making memories together. They loved travelling and experiencing different cultures, and the holiday to Morocco was supposed to be another wonderful adventure together.”
Robyn says her mum was also an animal lover who would never have imagined a puppy could pose such a danger.
“Mum loved animals and would never have imagined that a friendly looking puppy could pose such a danger,” she says. “That’s one of the biggest misconceptions people have. She would never want any harm to come to the dog.”
The scratch wasn’t the result of a vicious attack but a chance encounter that would have devastating consequences. “It was a stray puppy that didn’t seem threatening,” Robyn says. “That’s exactly why people need to understand that you can’t judge the risk by how the animal behaves or how serious the injury looks.”
Robyn is now working with Worldwide Veterinary Service and its Mission Rabies program to ensure that this doesn’t happen to anyone else. “After losing Mum, I felt I had to do something,” she said. “I couldn’t change what had happened to our family, but I could help stop it happening to somebody else’s.”
“Working with Worldwide Veterinary Service and Mission Rabies has shown me the incredible work that’s being done to eliminate rabies by vaccinating dogs and educating communities.”
Robyn also has a message for anyone else who is scratched or bitten by an animal while travelling overseas but thinks it’s “only a minor scratch”.
“Please don’t take the risk,” she says. “Our family thought it was only a tiny scratch too.. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water straight away and seek urgent medical advice immediately, even if the injury seems insignificant. Don’t wait until you get home, and don’t assume you’ll be fine because the animal looked healthy or friendly.
“The vaccines could save your life.”
Rabies is present in more than 150 countries, including popular holiday destinations such as Turkey, Morocco and Thailand. According to Worldwide Veterinary Service, nearly half of Brits (47%) say they would approach or interact with a dog or cat abroad and 61% do not know that rabies can be transmitted if an infected animal licks an open wound or scratch.
As a result, the organisation is launching its Think Rabies Before You Travel campaign, urging holidaymakers to check local rabies risk, avoid contact with unfamiliar animals and seek immediate help after any potential exposure this summer.
Lorraine Kelly sent a sweet message to her mum, Anne Kelly, on Tuesday’s episode of the show
Lorraine Kelly sent a sweet message to her mum, Anne Kelly, on Tuesday’s episode of the show (Image: ITV)
Lorraine Kelly revealed her mum had suffered a ‘bad fall’ on Tuesday’s episode of Lorraine.
During the latest installment, Lorraine, 66, marked her mum Anne Kelly’s 85th birthday with a sweet message live on air before sharing a sad update regarding her mother.
Lorraine said: “Happy birthday to my wee mum. Happy birthday. There we are” to which a photo of Lorraine and Anne appeared on screen before a picture of Lorraine, Anne and her brother Graham was also shown.
In a sad update, Lorraine added: “Sadly, she’s back in hospital. She had a bad fall. She’s in Hairmyres Hospital. So thanks to everybody that’s looking after her, saw her at the weekend, of course. But yeah, God bless her. I hope she has a good day.”
Lorraine continued: “Mum, have a great day. Have a great day as much as you can. Happy birthday!”
Taking to Instagram, Lorraine also shared a post for her mother, writing: “Happy 85th birthday to my mum. Sadly celebrating in hospital today after a bad fall resulted in broken arm.
“Saw her at weekend and she’s getting well looked after. Hopefully back home with us soon #birthday #mum.”
Responding in the comments, one person said: “Happy birthday to your mum, hope she gets well soon” with a heart emoji.
Another account wrote: “Happy birthday hope you’re better soon xx” while another follower added: “Happy Birthday wishes to your lovely mum. Hope she has a good recovery.”
A different show watcher put: “Happy birthday/speedy recovery” while another fan added: “Happy birthday to your gorgeous mum. It’s my birthday tomorrow xx.”
Earlier this year, Lorraine announced the death of her dad. The Scottish broadcaster took to Instagram at the time to share the devastating news with her online followers.
Lorraine’s father, John, worked as a TV service engineer and was known for his passion for science and astronomy, which the TV presenter had inherited from him.
Sharing a snap of herself and her late dad, the ITV star said: “Very sad news. My dad has died. I am mourning the man who bought me a telescope when I was five years old, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to always be curious and interested in everything. He was in poor health but it has still been a shock.
“Any of you who have experienced a similar loss will know how my brother Graham and I are feeling. Our priority is taking care of my mum and the family would very much appreciate privacy at this distressing time. We will miss you dad.”
Lorraine continues on weekdays at 9:30am on ITV and ITVX
ZAYN Malik has shared rare snaps of the daughter he shares with Gigi Hadid as the youngster turned six over the weekend.
Taking to social media to give fans a glimpse inside Khai’s special day, the former One Direction star posted pictures from the celebrations, although his ex Gigi couldn’t be seen.
Zayn shared some rare snaps from daughter Khai’s sixth birthday celebrationsCredit: InstagramZayn lit the candles on Khai’s towering birthday cakeCredit: Instagram
The 33-year-old wrote: “Khai’s 6th birthday this weekend!! Big thank you to everyone who made it extra special.
“@americandream – Nickelodeon Universe & Hasbro Arcade. The girls had the BEST time! And… @thelondonbaker the cake is epic, as always. Thank you!”
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Zayn and Gigi’s only child could be seen surrounded by friends as she blew out the candles on a towering birthday cake.
Other snaps showed Khai playing arcade games and celebrating beside mountains of colourful balloons.
Khai blew out the candles on a towering birthday cake surrounded by friendsCredit: InstagramThe youngster enjoyed a fun-filled day at Nickelodeon UniverseCredit: InstagramKhai was treated to an epic birthday cake as she turned sixCredit: InstagramZayn and Gigi pictured together in 2016 before their splitCredit: Getty
KATIE Price has begged her terminally ill mum Amy to “find the strength to stay” in an emotional Instagram post.
The 48-year-old star said she’s never loved anyone as much as seriously ill Amy, 74, who is living lung condition Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
Katie Price has made an emotional plea to her mum onlineCredit: katieprice/InstagramKatie said she’s never loved anyone as much as her mumCredit: katieprice/Instagram
She wrote: “Mum please don’t leave me, please find the strength to stay with me longer on this earth your my EVERYTHING.
“And you know I’ve turned everything around and your so proud of me. Your my eyes, my voice, my strength, my absolute Everything.
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“You’re a warrior and I’m your baby girl always and you love me through everything and held my hand. I can’t lose yo, u not n, ow not EVE”R.”
FORMER glamour model Katie Price has shared a worrying health update about her mum, Amy, amid her terminal illness battle.
Amy Price was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) back in 2017 with the irreversible scarring of the lungs making it difficult for her to breathe.
Amy Price Katie Price posed up together at the screening of her Sky documentaryCredit: PAAmy Price has been in and out of hospital amid her ongoing battle with a terminal diseaseCredit: Instagram
During a Good Morning Britain interview in May, Katie, 48, told how her mum was “really not well.”
The admission came two months afterAmy washospitalised in Marchafter being diagnosed with an infection.
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Amy has been in and out of hospital, battling the cruel disease for years.
Now, Katie has shared a health update on her mum and it doesn’t sound positive as she’s made a return to the hospital.
The glamorous 74-year-old made sure she was right by her daughter’s side for her big night.
Katie told how her mum enjoyed seeing her, Princess and Junior Andre on TV at the NTAsCredit: GettyKatie and her sister Sophie believed her mum was going to die while filming her documentaryCredit: Instagram
She wore a beautiful white and blue floral dress and was seen posing up for snaps with a beaming Katie.