Davina McCall recently shared an emotional moment on Instagram live, just nine weeks before undergoing brain tumour surgery. The 57-year-old presenter had an operation to remove a rare colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people. In the video, Davina became visibly emotional as she read a poem by Donna Ashworth called Yellow and shared her thoughts on courage and bravery.
She opened up about her struggles and realizations, mentioning that she was working on something that made her think a lot about her life and relationships. Davina revealed that she had been having non-stop realizations and that the word ‘courage’ kept coming up for her. She even showed off a bracelet with the word ‘courage’ on it, which she believed was a sign from the universe.
Davina’s partner, Michael Douglas, reshared the emotional video on Instagram and updated fans on Davina’s condition. He shared that she was out of intensive care and making significant progress. Davina had kept her health struggles private for months after the benign tumour was discovered during a routine health scan.
The presenter bravely shared with her followers that she needed to undergo brain surgery to remove the cyst, which was 14mm wide. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and asked for prayers as she prepared for the surgery. Despite feeling ‘up and down,’ Davina remained in good spirits and emphasized the importance of getting the tumour removed to prevent any potential complications.
Davina’s story sheds light on the importance of health screenings and being proactive about addressing health concerns. Her openness about her struggles and journey to recovery serves as an inspiration to many facing similar challenges. We wish Davina a speedy recovery and commend her for her courage and strength throughout this difficult time.
