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Zara Woodcock

Homes Under The Hammer star told he had 'hours to live' after being hospitalised

Homes Under The Hammer star Martin Roberts said he was told he had "less than a few hours to live" after doctors failed to spot a problem with his heart.

He had to undergo an emergency operation on his heart in order to save his life. The 59-year-old had the operation last year after he developed heart pain when his pericardium - the fluid-filled sack that protects the organ - expanded.

The fluid build-up ended up putting pressure on his heart and he had to be rushed to the hospital.

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