Big Fat Gypsy Weddings star Paddy Doherty in hospital for THIRD time amid Covid battle
BIG Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty is in hospital for the THIRD time following his battle with coronavirus. The 62-year-old reality star updated fans on his latest breathing struggles – saying he’s “back again” in a video taken from a hospital bed. Paddy revealed he’d been admitted in the early hours of the morning […]
BIG Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty is in hospital for the THIRD time following his battle with coronavirus.
The 62-year-old reality star updated fans on his latest breathing struggles – saying he’s “back again” in a video taken from a hospital bed.
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Paddy revealed he’d been admitted in the early hours of the morning after having trouble breathing.
The star appeared out of breath and coughed multiple times as he drew on oxygen for support.
In his latest video, wheezing Paddy said: “I am back again… bit short of breath, you’re not going to believe this my f*****g lungs (God forgive me for cursing).
“I’m hoping to God I’ll be out later on.
He then coughed multiple times before telling fans he would “catch them later.”
Hundreds of well-wishers have commented on the video since it was posted in the early hours of the morning.
One person wrote: “Get well soon Paddy you need to start and learn to slow the pace down my lad and get those lungs working properly relax physically and mentally.”
Another said: “Poor man after having coronavirus I’m telling you I sympathise with you because it takes a long time to get better after. I’ve been there myself.”
A third wrote: “Hope you feel better soon Paddy and are back home with your wife and family.”
On January 13, the Celebrity Big Brother winner was seriously ill and was put on oxygen by doctors as he fought both Covid and pneumonia.
Paddy filmed a shocking video from his hospital bed as he warned the disease is “no joke”.
The Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star, who was hooked up to machines, said: “I will say this, don’t underestimate Covid. It has knocked me down for six, it is what it is.”
He continued: “I’m gonna make you all laugh. I’ve been knocked out for the last couple of days.
“I can sit up now, I couldn’t sit up. Look, I can even move my hand, I couldn’t do that.
“I’m alive. It’s not a joke, far from a wise crack. Keep your distance, don’t shake hands.”
Paddy then talked about an exchange with his doctor, who told him he had pneumonia and Covid and that he would be given steroids.
He revealed he managed to share a laugh with the medic and claimed he told him: “You are the most funniest man in the world. You are one patient I will never forget.”
Paddy continued: “But the point of my story is, be careful, I can’t believe I’m talking to you.
“Be lucky, be safe and God Bless.”
‘STRUGGLING TO BREATHE’
And then for a second time on February 6, Paddy was rushed to hospital and put on oxygen.
Coughing and wheezing, he explained in a video posted to Facebook: “I’ll be out in the morning. Just be careful everyone.
“I’m worse than a cat. A cat’s got seven lives, I’ve got 100 lives.”
Paddy revealed last year how he had battled prostate cancer in secret for seven months, before finally given the all clear in April.
He told how the diagnosis had taken a toll on his mental health.
The star said: “I suffered with depression once upon a time, I know what it’s like and I’m not ashamed to say it.
“When I found out I had prostate (cancer), my head messed up big time.
“No one knows it until you’re in that situation.”
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The reality star revealed doctors told him he would need two operations to tackle his cancer but he refused to go under the knife more than once.
Doctors told Paddy he would need two separate operations to try and remedy the issue.