BBC Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts sparks concern with emotional post
15.05.2024 - 18:13
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BBC Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts has raised concerns among his followers after he posted a deeply personal message online, revealing that he is 'clinging on'.
The beloved TV host, famed for his role on the hit property series, opened up on Twitter about his current struggles. This worrying update follows a tumultuous period for the 60-year-old, who previously disclosed a near-fatal health scare.
In 2022, Martin underwent an urgent surgical procedure to address a life-threatening heart condition that had been initially overlooked by medical professionals. He suffered from chest pains due to an enlarged pericardium – the protective sac around the heart – which led to a dangerous accumulation of fluid.
The build-up exerted critical pressure on his heart, prompting an emergency dash to the hospital. Reflecting on the incident, Martin told the Mirror that the perilous situation had been missed by doctors.
"I had a problem with my heart that hadn't been noticed," he shared with The Sun. "The sack around my heart had expanded and was putting pressure on the heart. I had less than a few hours to live.
"I was rushed into hospital and had an emergency operation where they stabbed a tube into the sack around the heart and drew a litre and a half of fluid." He also mentioned that if circumstances had been different, he might not have survived.
In 2023, Martin experienced a heartbreaking personal loss when his father passed away at the age of 90. He shared with his followers: "My dad died yesterday. He was 90 and he had a great life and he died peacefully, he died at home and he wasn't in pain so that's great but it doesn't... well it does help but it doesn't help right now.
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