Veteran TV presenter Eamonn Holmes is speaking out for the first time about the ordeal of the stroke he suffered last week.
His son Declan provided an update saying he is recovering and “doing well.”
Just hours after the son provided a health update on his father’s hospitalization, Holmes, 66, himself shared a message from his bed.
Taking to her Instagram account, she shared two snaps of her two granddaughters holding a sign that said “Get well soon” and pointed out the spelling error.
Holmes captioned the post: “I received this first thing this morning from my two lovely granddaughters so now I’m doing my best to recover SOOM!!”
This morningThe presenter expressed his gratitude for the fans’ good wishes, which he described as a source of strength.
While 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 under the circumstances and we are taking it step by step.”
Eamonn’s outlet confirmed on Saturday, April 11 that “Eamonn became 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 had been appearing in News from heaven and itv until he joined GB News in 2022 to present 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 experiencing a “flare-up” in the muscles of his neck and head.
Eamonn’s health problems developed after he underwent back surgery in 2022, and he has since relied on a walker and wheelchair for his daily movements.
Even after the 2023 spine and neck procedure, his mobility remains a challenge.
