Reality TV star and former glamour model Katie Price has ignited fresh alarm over her wellbeing after publicly confessing to an addiction to vaping. The 47-year-old shared a stark warning on her Instagram Story, prompting serious concern from her inner circle given her family's tragic history with lung disease.
A Candid Confession and a Family History
In a recent social media post, Katie Price displayed a shocking X-ray image of a diseased lung, accompanied by text stating that vaping has been officially linked to a rare and irreversible lung disease. She captioned the post with a simple but powerful admission: 'I have to stop.' This public declaration has heightened anxieties for those close to the mother-of-five.
The concern is deeply personal. Katie's mother, 73-year-old Amy Price, has been fighting terminal Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) for several years and underwent a life-saving lung transplant in 2022. Despite witnessing this harrowing battle firsthand, Katie has reportedly found it incredibly difficult to quit her vaping habit.
Loved Ones Voice Their Growing Worries
A source close to the situation revealed to The Mirror that the family's fears are mounting. 'Katie needs to stop for health reasons and, obviously, her family members have been very worried,' the insider said. They explained that vaping has become her primary method of coping with stress, noting her 'very addictive personality' makes quitting a significant challenge.
Her boyfriend of nearly two years, former Married At First Sight star JJ Slater, is also said to be concerned but feels largely powerless to help. The source added that while JJ is worried, 'Katie has her own mind' and there is a limit to how much he can intervene.
A Pattern of Struggles and Public Incidents
This is not the first time Katie's vaping has caused tension or controversy:
- In October 2023, her sister Sophie reportedly begged her to stop vaping during a recording of The Katie Price Show podcast.
- In November 2024, she faced public outrage after being filmed vaping on a train, where e-cigarettes are banned.
- She has previously attempted to quit, even suggesting that vaping may have caused one of her teeth to fall out.
This year has also seen other health scares for the star, including a hospital visit in September after accidentally stabbing herself while cooking and seeking advice for unexplained weight loss.
Despite the ongoing struggle, those who care for Katie remain hopeful that she will ultimately overcome her addiction to vaping. The combination of her public admission and the stark visual warning she shared suggests a growing personal awareness of the serious health risks she faces.
