Veteran TV presenter Eamonn Holmes speaks for the first time about the stroke ordeal he suffered last week.
His son Declan provided an update saying he was recovering and “doing well.”
Just hours after the son gave an update on his father’s health, Holmes, 66, shared a message himself from his bed.
He took to his Instagram account, shared two snaps of his two granddaughters holding up a sign reading “Get well soon” and pointed out the spelling mistake.
Holmes captioned the post: “Received this first thing this morning from my two lovely granddaughters so now I’m doing my best to get well SOOM!!”
This morningthe host expressed his appreciation for fans’ well wishes, which he called a source of strength.
On Sunday April 12, Eamonn’s son described the stroke as a shock.
He said: “What happened was a real shock, but dad is fine given the circumstances and we are taking it step by step.”
Eamonn’s outlet confirmed on Saturday (April 11) that “Eamonn fell ill last week and it was later confirmed that he had suffered a stroke.
Holmes is a recognized face of British broadcasting with decades of experience.
He appeared on News from the sky And ITV until he joins GB News in 2022 to anchor its broadcast program, This morningco-hosted by Ellie Costello.
Eamonn has been battling chronic back pain since 2021.
In May 2025, he revealed that his recovery had suffered a setback after suffering a “flare” in his neck and head muscles.
Eamonn’s health problems developed after he underwent back surgery in 2022, and since then he has relied on a walker and wheelchair for his daily trips.
Even after spinal and neck surgery in 2023, his mobility remains a challenge.
