For the first time since undergoing a life-saving leg amputation, Bert Newton has spoken publicly and shared an update on his health.
WATCH BELOW: Patti Newton provides update on Bert’s health battle
The TV legend had undergone major surgery that resulted in his leg being amputated, and while his wife Patti has been at his side and sharing updates on his behalf, Bert himself has now spoken out.
“This is my first week and I seem to be getting through it,” he told The Telegraph on Sunday.
“The amount of care and love I’ve received from everyone has been overwhelming,” he continued.
The 82-year-old added: “All I want to say is thank you to everyone.”
It comes after Patti also took a moment to thank fans for their well wishes, where she shared a photo of Bert in a hospital bed with grandson Alby by his side.
“Thank you everyone for your prayers and beautiful words,” she wrote alongside the photo.
Patti also spoke to 9News as she was visiting Bert in hospital last week, where she revealed she has already started making alterations to her house to accommodate her husband once he returns home.
And, 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,” she said.
The news regarding the TV WEEK Gold Logie winner’s harrowing ordeal broke via Peter Ford, where he said Bert’s health concerns began around Christmas with an infection in his toe.
“It got worse … he was seeing doctors and specialists and they couldn’t seem to get it right, it kept on spreading,” Peter said.
“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.”
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