Kim Woodburn has issued a health update after she was rushed to hospital.
The 80-year-old concerned fans when she shared a snap on Instagram from her hospital bed yesterday. She captioned the post: "My hospital outfit. Do you like the hat? Home tonight! Yippeee!"
Kim took to the social media platform today to assure her followers and explained she had had surgery due to disc in her neck which was affecting her mobility. She said: "I had a disc behind my ear that was fractured or broken and the doctor had to go in and cut a big hole in my throat here.
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"He took out the rotten discs and put a titanium disc in. I'm getting use back in my fingers because it was killing all use in my fingers. That was the reason he did it because if it went to my legs then I wouldn't have been able to walk."
Kim thanked for their support and said she is currently recovering. She added: "Thanks for all the messages but I'm not dying. I refuse to die."
Followers flooded the comments to wish Kim well with her recovery.
Comedian Joe Lycett said: "I love you! Get well soon xxx"
Neil added: "Thank goodness you're on the mend xx"
Nick posted: "Get well soon luvvie"
Darren commented: "Wishing you a speedy recovery lovely lady"
Sean messaged: "Icon, get well soon queen!"
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