Eamonn Holmes Hospitalised Following Stroke
Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has been hospitalised after experiencing a stroke. GB News, where Holmes co-hosts the breakfast programme, announced the news, stating he was taken ill last week and subsequently diagnosed with a stroke.
A spokesperson for GB News confirmed that Holmes is "responding well to treatment". Angelos Frangopoulos, CEO of GB News, described Holmes as a "loved member of the GB News family", with the channel extending wishes for a speedy recovery. Fellow presenter Alex Armstrong is set to cover for Holmes in the interim.
A Distinguished Broadcasting Career
Holmes, 66, boasts a career spanning several decades in television. Hailing from Northern Ireland, his extensive roles have included presenting UTV's Good Evening Ulster, anchoring GMTV from its inception in 1993 until 2005, and fronting Sky News's breakfast show, Sunrise. More recently, he co-hosted ITV's This Morning with his estranged wife, Ruth Langsford, before joining GB News in 2022. He was recognised for his services to broadcasting with an OBE in 2018.
The broadcaster has openly discussed previous health challenges, including spinal surgery and a double hip replacement, as well as difficulties with mobility.
Understanding a Stroke
According to NHS guidance, a stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. Key symptoms can include facial weakness (where one side of the face droops), arm weakness, and speech difficulties. Suspected strokes require immediate medical attention.
