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Newton's fight over $15m fortune!

Newton's fight over $15m fortune!

Patti Newton shares sweet birthday tribute to grandson

Patti Newton shares sweet birthday tribute to grandson

Bert and Patti's heartache over new grandchild!

Bert and Patti's heartache over new grandchild!

Bert & Patt Newton's Christmas miracle!

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Patti Newton's touching tribute to late mother

Patti Newton's touching tribute to late mother

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Patti Newton shares emotional update from husband Bert’s hospital bed

Patti Newton confesses: ‘My 45-year-old tragic family secret’

Patti Newton confesses: ‘My 45-year-old tragic family secret’

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Bert and Patti's new heartache: 'Come home Matt'

Bert and Patti's new heartache: 'Come home Matt'

BABY SCARE: Lauren Newton's sixth child arrives seven weeks early

BABY SCARE: Lauren Newton's sixth child arrives seven weeks early

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Patti Newton speaks out: The truth about my son!

EXCLUSIVE: Patti Newton's tears: He's left me!

Bert Newton's shock: Patti Newton walks out

Bert Newton's shock: Patti Newton walks out

Maggie Kirkpatrick accuses Bert Newton of 'inappropriate' behaviour

Maggie Kirkpatrick accuses Bert Newton of 'inappropriate' behaviour

Patti Newton celebrates VERY special milestone

Patti Newton celebrates VERY special milestone

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WATCH: Patti Newton breaks silence on Bert’s 'health crisis'

The TV icon tells all in new interview - by Matthew Denby
  • 29 Apr 2019

Patti Newton has spoken out amid lingering concerns about the health of her TV icon husband, Bert.

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Talking to Larry and Kylie on The Morning Show, Patti was asked how Bert was doing, following years of talk of serious ill-health and a more laid-back work schedule for the notoriously active star.

‘He’s fabulous, absolutely fabulous,’ Patti confirmed. ‘He’s 81 this year, and he’s doing so well.

‘He could work a lot if he wanted to. But he picks and chooses.

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‘He loves his life.’

Thrilled to announce the couple will have been married 45 years this year, Patti said they plan to ‘celebrate by sleeping.’

But that doesn’t seem likely, with Lauren recently welcoming her fifth child, Perla.

‘Pearly’s been a wonderful addition to the family, and she’s a really good baby,’ Lauren confirmed.

Patti says she’s thrilled to be a hands-on grandmother, saying, ‘I think it’s the best thing we’ve ever done, being grandparents. We absolutely love it.’  

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BABY SCARE: Lauren Newton's sixth child arrives seven weeks early

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