In shocking news, Bert Newton has had his leg amputated due to an uncontrollable infection. Now, his wife Patti Newton has provided an update on the TV legend’s harrowing health battle, revealing how life will change for the beloved couple.
WATCH: Patti Newton provides update on Bert’s health battle
After news broke of Bert Newton’s, 82, latest health battle, which has seen him lose a leg, Australia collectively thought of his family and how they are coping during this hard time.
At the forefront of our minds was his wife of almost 50 years Patti Newton who has been a rock for the TV legend, and vice versa, as they navigate life together.
The 76-year-old has now provided an update about her husband’s condition and what it means for their future.
Speaking to 9News as she was visiting Bert in hospital, Patti revealed she has already started making alterations to her house to accomodate her husband once he returns home.
What’s more, despite the big procedure, Patti assured the outlet that the presenter was in “good spirits”.
“He’s got a big journey ahead of him, as we all have, but you know Bert; onward and upward.” the TV icon said.
Patti went on to stress that she is sure her husband will recover in time, but it is “early days, so (they) have to take it a day at a time”.
Throughout the interview, we couldn’t help but notice the 76-year-old atop a scooter with a seemingly injured leg herself.
It turns out, according to the outlet, Patti fell and broke her ankle while visiting her husband in hospital.
The news that Bert’s leg was to be amputated was broken via radio show The Morning Rush with Sean and Kate by Peter Ford – who had been in contact with the Newton family over the weekend.
“It got worse … he was seeing doctors and specialists and they couldn’t seem to get it right, it kept on spreading.” Peter told the radio hosts.
“Basically he was told last week, you have a couple of months to live, or if you have your leg amputated, you’ll probably have a few years. So, he agreed to have the leg amputated on Saturday.”
Our thoughts go out to the Newton family during this hard time.
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