Peter Andre has provided a devastating update on his mother Thea's health, revealing she can no longer speak due to Parkinson's disease. Thea, who lives in Australia, was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's in 2023.
In a recent Instagram post, the singer shared a video of his young daughter Belle on FaceTime with her grandparents. He wrote: 'Sadly, now that mum can't speak anymore. However, Belle has a wonderful daily conversation with her Bapou... and as you can see, they adore each other.' He added that he cherishes every moment with his parents and children.
Last month, Peter expressed concerns that Christmas 2024 might be his mother's last, as her Parkinson's had 'progressed quite a bit.' Speaking to OK! Magazine, he said: 'It's a raw pain. I'm a grown man, but I still can't accept in my heart that these things happen to the people I love the most.'
The post attracted thousands of supportive comments from fans, with one writing: 'Parkinson's is a cruel disease, just remember your mum as she was.' Peter's parents, who celebrated 70 years of marriage in September 2024, received a card from King Charles to mark the milestone. He said: 'Although Mum's speech is almost non-existent now, I know that her heart will be filled with warmth because of all the love and support.'
