Ruth Langsford issued an emotional update on her mum after a lengthy hospital stay. (Image: Instagram)
has shared a major update about her mum, Joan, three weeks after she was admitted to hospital. The 94-year-old was rushed to hospital in December after which left her with a fractured pelvis and badly bruised face.
In a new post, the Loose Women presenter revealed that her mum has finally been sent home and shared a touching video of her reuniting with her beloved dog, Maggie.
Ruth, 64, wrote: “SHE’S HOME!!! Mum is finally out of hospital. Maggie VERY happy to have her home!”
The good news comes after Ruth spent the Christmas period by her mother’s bedside. It was already set to be a difficult one for the presenter as it was
The couple, who presented This Morning together from 2006 until 2021, announced their split in May after 14 years of marriage.
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Ruth Langsford’s mum has been discharged from hospital. (Image: Instagram)
Sharing how her festive plans had been disrupted by her mum’s nasty fall, Ruth said on December 15: “No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling Mum this Christmas…
“She’s had a fall and fractured her pelvis! She’s ok…ish, no surgery required thank goodness but she needs rest and time to heal now. She’s in hospital at the moment but I’m hoping to get her home soon.
“This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well…she’s a very strong woman so I’m sure she’ll recover from this too. Put’s life and what’s important into perspective eh? Happy Christmas!”
Ruth kept fans up to date with her mum’s recovery and was inundated with support from her famous friends, including her estranged husband who liked her post.
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Ruth and Eamonn announced their separation in May 2024. (Image: Getty)
. Tragically, Ruth’s father, Dennis, died from complications caused by the disease in 2012. He had been living with it for over a decade.
Ruth understands the pain and challenges that this time of year can bring for those affected by dementia, saying: “Having lost my dad Dennis, and currently seeing my mum Joan live with dementia, I know how this time of year can often heighten the heartbreak and loss we feel, coupled with added challenges to manage ongoing caring responsibilities.
“With one in three people born today developing dementia, it has never been more crucial to shine a light on the condition and bring it from behind closed doors.”
Ruth is an ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society and helps to raise awareness of the disease.