Peter Andre has shared a deeply emotional update regarding his elderly mother, Thea, admitting he is fearing the worst this festive season as her battle with a debilitating double diagnosis continues.
The pop star, whose parents reside in Australia, has confessed his dread and heartache over the distance, revealing a decline in his 88-year-old mother’s health has led to fears that the upcoming Christmas could be their last together.
Doctors diagnosed Thea Andre with both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and Peter consistently speaks about the difficulty of watching her health deteriorate from his home in the UK..
In a recent column, the Mysterious Girl singer described the experience as "heartbreaking," lamenting that her speech is now "almost non-existent."
"It kills me for my mum every day when I think about her and when I speak to her and see her, it's a really cruel battle," Peter wrote, adding that he sees the "decline happening" and experiences "feelings of guilt and worry" like many loved ones supporting family members with Alzheimer’s.
To ensure he makes the most of every precious moment, Peter has confirmed plans to fly to Australia for an emotional reunion over the Christmas period.
The star recently welcomed his fifth child with wife Emily, but despite the joy of his growing family in the UK, Peter admits he is torn.
He shared that leaving his children causes him "anxiety," but the limited time he gets to spend with his mother makes the trip a necessary and "bittersweet" experience.
Peter often pays tribute to his parents, Thea and Savvas, and has expressed his gratitude for still having them around, stating he will "cherish every moment."