Jason Manford has told his social media followers he is "staying strong" in a "heartbreaking" update.
It comes after the comedian's grandmother, who he calls Nana Manford, was rushed to the hospital last month. Jason's nan, 99, has sadly remained in hospital since and is no longer eating.
Jason posted an emotional update to his Instagram where he posted pictures of his family around his nan's bedside and said the situation was "heartbreaking", as reported in Wales Online.
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He said: "Unfortunately she's still in the hospital. Everyone is doing everything they can to get her home but she's just stopped eating (even when given a box of her favourite chocolates for Mother's Day!) not sure why, she says she wants to come home, knows that eating will help this, but for whatever reason, maybe her dementia, she just won't eat."
Jason shared how hard the situation is, especially "to see my dad upset". He added they are "staying strong as a family, lots of laughs and spent more time than was necessary rubbing hand cream into those 99-year-olds hands...thanks again for all your kindness in messages".
Many of Jason's celebrity friends, as well as fans, have flooded the comments section with well wishes. Ruthie Henshall said: "So much love x", while fellow Starstruck judge Beverley Knight said: "Huge love my Jase, love to Nana".
Aoife said "You'd be amazed what simple things like hand cream will do for keeping the spirits up and keeping her fighting. Sending a little Irish blessing to your Nan and hoping she finds the strength to have a few little bites x". Claire said: "Aww Jase sending you all lots of love and hope Nana is home soon xx".
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