Ruth Langsford shares update on mum’s recovery after serious fall disrupts Christmas plans

Ruth Langsford has shared a heartfelt update on her 93-year-old mother, Joan, who is recovering in hospital after a fall that fractured her pelvis. Ruth’s ex husband, Eamonn Holmes, joined fans and friends in sending well-wishes during this challenging time.

Ruth Langsford, 64, has provided an update on her mother, Joan, who is currently in the hospital after a serious fall.

The 93-year-old fractured her pelvis in the accident, which has disrupted their Christmas plans. Ruth, who is best known for her role as a presenter on Loose Women, had previously shared the news of her mother’s injury with fans, expressing concern over the impact it would have on their holiday celebrations.

In an Instagram post today, Ruth updated fans with a video of Joan in her hospital bed, watching films on an iPad. Ruth captioned the post: “Hospital visiting.” She added: “She chose Dad’s Army again today.”

Earlier this month, Ruth shared footage of her mother’s agonising injuries after her fall. Ruth has been giving regular updates on the condition of her 94-year-old mother, Joan, who fractured her pelvis after losing her footing. Ruth has been at her mother’s side as she continues to receive treatment – and has been doing her best to aid her recovery herself.

Ruth Langsford has shared a heartfelt update on her 93-year-old mother, Joan, who is recovering in hospital after a fall that fractured her pelvis
Ruth Langsford has shared a heartfelt update on her 93-year-old mother, Joan, who is recovering in hospital after a fall that fractured her pelvis 
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Taking to Instagram Stories over the weekend, Ruth gave fans a close look at some of the injuries Joan sustained – uploading a video of her rubbing some cream onto a large purple bruise that is on her head. She wrote in an accompanying caption: “Mum’s got a right shiner after her fall! Trying to soothe it with Arnica cream.”

But looking for some positivity among the misery, Ruth pointed out that Joan has an impressive natural colour of hair despite being in her ninth decade of life. The TV star commented: “94 yrs old and hardly a grey hair… I’m hoping I’ve inherited the gene!”

Last weekend, Ruth revealed that the tragic fall – has put their Christmas plans on hold. She revealed in a social media post: “No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling Mum this Christmas…. She’s had a fall and fractured her pelvis! She’s ok…ish, no surgery required thank goodness but she needs rest and time to heal now. She’s in hospital at the moment but I’m hoping to get her home soon.

Ruth's mum seems to be in brighter spirits as she enjoyed watching films on an iPad from her hospital bed
Ruth’s mum seems to be in brighter spirits as she enjoyed watching films on an iPad from her hospital bed

Ruth previously gave fans a close look at some of the injuries Joan sustained
Ruth previously gave fans a close look at some of the injuries Joan sustained
“This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well…she’s a very strong woman so I’m sure she’ll recover from this too. Put’s life and what’s important into perspective eh? Happy Christmas!” Fans, followers and celebrity friends were quick to rally around Ruth to share support. Lizzie Cundy was among the first to express her support at the time, writing: “Sending you so much love . Hoping Mum will be back dancing very soon .Sending huge hugs my darling.”Upon hearing the news, ex Eamonn Holmes has extended an olive branch. Eamonn, 65, who is now in a new relationship and rumoured to be planning a wedding with his new younger partner, joined thousands of others in liking his ex’s Instagram update. Stars like Cat Deeley and Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha joined Eamonn in wishing his former mother-in-law a quick recovery.

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