Amanda Holden 'facing up to own mortality' in health update after Davina McCall's ordeal As she nears her 54th birthday, BGT's Amanda Holden has been confronting the reality of her mortality, an awakening sparked by the alarming health crises of two close famous friends.
Her Heart Radio co-host Jamie Theakston has only just made his way back to their daily show after a three-month absence due to a terrifying throat cancer diagnosis.
Though the cancer he battled could have robbed him of his voice forever, thankfully, early detection meant a return to the mic was possible for Theakston.
Back in 2012, she endured a severe bleed while delivering her daughter, Hollie, which led to her slipping into a coma, with her heart stopping for a terrifying 40 seconds.
In her autobiography, she recounts the harrowing moment, pleading with her husband Chris to save her: "Unbeknown to everyone, my placenta had attached itself to my bladder, and when they lifted it out, it snagged a large artery and ruptured it.
