Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has revealed her secret heartache as her mum and granddad fought for their lives in the same hospital.
Catherine, who played Eva Price on the ITV soap, took to Instagram to issue an update for fans.
It was then she revealed her mother was admitted to an intensive care unit and required emergency surgery in the very same hospital her granddad his fighting for his life.
Catherine wrote on Instagram: "It’s been a horrendous 6 days.
"Mum was admitted to ICU on Friday night, needing emergency surgery. The worry was like nothing I’ve ever known. I want to take this opportunity to express my never ending gratitude to our #NHS and to #SalfordRoyal Hospital.
"The doctors worked around the clock to treat my mum swiftly and keep her protected from#covid19 at all times.
"In the six days she spent in ICU she witnessed heartbreak and miracles. Each time I spoke to her describing the medical staff as ‘angels’. My mum has spent a week of her life with the greatest of heroes."
She added: "Today I received the miraculous news that I could take her home. I’ve never felt more gratitude in my life. I for one will be continuing to ‘give thanks’ and prayer each Thursday - past lockdown to all the heroes still fighting, to all the hero’s we’ve lost and to all the families unable to be with loved ones.
"My grandad still fights for his life in the very same hospital. Unable to see him is heartbreaking, but knowing he is surrounded by ‘earth angels’ is reassuring.
"Do not stop giving. Do not stop hoping. Do NOT stop clapping. Do NOT stop praying. Do NOT stop counting small blessings .Stay safe. Save lives. There IS a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, welcome home mum."
