Technology and Science11 April, 20261 min read
Eamonn Holmes Recovering in Hospital After Suffering Stroke
Eamonn Holmes suffered a stroke and is recovering in hospital. Taken ill last week; stroke confirmed; he is responding well to treatment.
Eamonn Holmes Stroke
Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke. GB News announced he was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke. He is currently responding well to treatment and has asked for privacy.
Holmes has not been on air since March 11. Alex Armstrong will stand in for Holmes while he recovers. GB News CEO described Holmes as a loved member of the family.
Longstanding Health Battles
Holmes has battled chronic health issues for several years. His health woes began in 2021 after three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis. He began using a wheelchair after surgery and is supported by carers daily.
He has had spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and struggled walking. He suffered two separate falls in May 2023, one live on air. He split from Ruth Langsford in 2024 after 14 years of marriage.
Broadcasting Career and Legacy
Holmes has a television career spanning more than 40 years. He anchored GMTV, Sky News Sunrise, and co-presented This Morning.
He helped GB News Breakfast win Best News Show at the TRIC Awards three times. He was made an OBE in the 2018 New Year's Honours List.