Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts breaks down as he announces huge family loss
Martin Roberts could barely speak as he announced his monumental loss in a heart-wrenching video to his fans.
Martin Roberts reveals his father has passed away
Martin Roberts, 59, sobbed as he called on his 22,000 Instagram followers for their support after the death of his beloved father. The presenter said he was feeling “really alone and horrible” as he tried to come to terms with his heartbreaking loss.
Addressing his followers, Martin said: “So, erm, I don’t really know if I should be posting this video or not, but I guess people deal with things in different ways.
“This is a very private thing, but I kind of just need to surround myself with as many people as I can right now.
“My dad died yesterday. He was 90 and he had a cracking life and he died peacefully at home.
“He wasn’t in pain. It does help but it doesn’t help right now.
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“The loss of a parent is, you know, something we all have to deal with...but right now I feel really alone and horrible.
“So, any words you have got, erm, would be appreciated.”
Martin was quickly inundated with words of support from his fans. Kim sympathised: “You are not alone, Martin. Sending love and sympathy.”
While David wrote: “Take a lot of care and just take your time. Loss of a parent is something that takes a lot of time and healing to come to terms with.
“It's a heartbreaking 'club' that you only know about properly once you've joined in. Hold the memories dear and hang in there. Virtual hugs and prayers.”
And Ann penned: “Holding you in my thoughts and prayers today Martin.
“You have no idea how much you and Homes Under got me through six months of chemo and will be forever grateful.
"Much love at this sad time.”
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It comes after Martin returned to TV screens in new episodes of Homes Under the Hammer for the first time since his health scare.
Last year the presenter was rushed into surgery after his terrifying health condition left him minutes from death.
He was hospitalised with chest pains that he mistook for long Covid, but learned he was suffering from pericardial effusion.
The condition is a build-up of fluid in the structure around the heart.
Luckily, the surgery was a success but he was forced to "re-adjust" his work schedule.
In a video shared with his fans last week, Martin said the episode which had aired was the first he had filmed since returning to work.
He said: "I wore a very bright shirt as a way of saying thank you for all your support.
“Well the show went out yesterday, so you can actually see what I was doing on that day.
"It just reminded me how much your help got me through that terrible time,” he said while holding back tears.