Mark Wright's parents have shared they are battling coronavirus after he revealed his closest friends and family have the bug.
Carol Wright took to her Instagram account on New Year's Eve to share the worrying news, saying they caught Covid-19 over the Christmas period.
Posting a picture of herself and Mark's dad, Mark Senior, on a hammock on holiday in happier times, Carol shed some light on her gruelling symptoms and revealed that her husband is struggling.
She said she is suffering the "worst coughing fits ever" but she vowed they would both beat the virus.
The ex TOWIE star, 61, wrote: "Well what a year this has been. This Christmas and new year I was unable to spend it with my loved ones.
"My hubby and I have got attacked with the virus all over Christmas, my husband is fighting it, I am suffering the worst coughing fits ever.
"But my hubby and me will pull through this.
"It has taught me something in life, never think that this virus isn't real.
"Never take things for granted, always be there for others and it's made me appreciate life so much.
"The little things in life are more important then the big ones. Love and caring is all we need.
"Happy new year to every one and let's hope next year is the best year for every one.
"I just want to thank the NHS for helping my husband hopefully recover this. Fingers crossed x."
It comes after Mark revealed members of his family are battling coronavirus, but he didn't say who.
He tweeted: "The Government have of course explained how fast this new variant is spreading, but I think it is hard to understand quite how fast."
The TV star added: "I cannot stress how many people I know, from immediate family to best friends and distant friends who currently have covid. It's rife. Stay safe."
