Katie Price broke down in tears while speaking about her mother Amy's terminal illness during the launch of her Sky documentary Katie Price: Nothing To Hide in London on Monday. The 48-year-old former glamour model expressed gratitude that her mother, who has been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), was able to attend the event despite her recent lengthy hospital stay.
Emotional Tribute to Her Mother
According to The Sun, Katie told the audience: "She only got out of hospital five days ago and she’s been in there for weeks. And the fact you’re here looking gorgeous." She had to pause to wipe away tears as she became overwhelmed with emotion.
Amy, 73, has been fighting IPF, a progressive and terminal lung condition that causes scarring of the lungs, making everyday tasks increasingly difficult. Katie has frequently shared updates about her mother's health with her fanbase, documenting both the highs and lows.
Previous Health Updates
Last month, Katie appeared solo on Good Morning Britain after her husband Lee Andrews was reportedly detained at a Dubai airport. During the interview, she addressed her mother's condition directly to the camera: "My mum is poorly, I know you're watching, I know you're unwell but I just wanna say that I love you so much and I'm coming to see you tomorrow. She's really not well and she'll be tearing up watching this."
Over the new year period, Katie shared a video highlighting how Amy's physical condition had deteriorated. "As you can all see, she is a lot more frail than she used to be," she admitted, but added: "But don’t let that fool you because her head is still screwed on!" She revealed she had bought her mother a scooter to give her a "new lease of life" and planned trips to the Isle of Wight.
Long-Term Battle with IPF
In March last year, Katie explained that Amy had been struggling to walk after undergoing a lung transplant. In a podcast update, she said: "I do feel for you mum, because people have to understand what my mum’s gone through, like her brain is just so active and still switched on. She can’t do the things that she used to do, which is frustrating for her."
Katie added: "Now here’s an example, because I am a patient person, but when my mother teases me and says let’s go look at the shops in the Isle of Wight, shall I take my walker or wheelchair, and I’m like ‘No, we’re taking your wheelchair because I’m not taking an hour.’"
