It's been a tough year for Eamonn Holmes. Not only has the star been battling health problems, but in recent weeks he also lost his beloved mother, Josie, who died aged 93. Eamonn, 63, was unable to travel to Belfast for her funeral due to his own ill health, instead sending a heartfelt tribute to the congregation and his three brothers virtually.
And our source tells us that Ruth has been a key part in helping him through this testing time. 'Eamonn lost his mum and wasn't able to go to the funeral, that made him feel very distant from his family, but Ruth is doing her best to keep his spirits up so he doesn't feel isolated, they explain, adding, Grief can come and go, so Ruth knows it may be a long process before he's feeling himself again.'
A 'MASSIVE SETBACK'
Eamonn's health has plagued him in recent months and bulging discs in his back have left him in chronic pain. Addressing Eamonn's battle, Ruth said, 'A marriage is in sickness and in health, before adding, 'He has good days and bad days, and I see that more because I live with him. It's been going on for a year but I don't think it has anything to do with age. Discs can pop at any age, but it does bring home that anything can happen to any of us, at any time.
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