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Jilly Beattie

Eamonn Holmes 'scared' to have back surgery but determined to be more mobile for his pooch

Eamonn Holmes is fighting hard to stay on his feet and off the surgeon’s table with one thought in mind - getting back to walking his little dog.

The TV news presenter says he is battling every day to cope with chronic back and leg pain, employing alternative and natural therapists, physios and the best medical care he can, all just to get comfortable and more mobile.

And during his down times when the pain is too much or the effort to get out of his armchair seems overwhelming, one little thought brings him back to fighting mode; Maggie, his rescue dog.

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