PETER Andre has given fans a devastating update on his mum’s heath as he shared a sweet video of daughter Belle.
The singer’s mum, Thea, 88, who lives in Australia, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s back in 2023.
Peter, 52, has spoken over the last year about his mother’s deteriorating health and the heartache that comes with it.
The Australian singer, who is dad to Princess, 18, Junior Andre, 20, Amelia, 12, Theo, 9, and one-year-old Belle, has today given fans an update on how his mum Thea is doing.
It came when he shared a video of his daughter Belle and her granddad.
Filmed by wife Emily, the adorable clip saw his youngest child taking part in a FaceTime call with Peter’s dad, Savvas, 92.
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The little tot was seen giggling as her granddad made funny faces at her.
Peter held the phone for her as the toddler enjoyed some time with her grandfather.
The doting dad wrote a heartbreaking update next to the video, which explained why his mum wasn’t on the call.
Pete said: “No matter what happens in my life, moments like these for me are the most precious.
“Sadly, Now that mum can’t speak anymore. However, Belle has a wonderful daily conversation with her Bapou (Greek for grandfather) and as you can see, they adore each other.
“Melts my heart every time. She does get to see her Viayia (Greek for grandmother) daily but sadly the Parkinson’s is taking its toll.
“I cherish every moment I have with both my parents and my children.”
‘LAST CHRISTMAS’
Peter’s last update on his ailing mother was equally just as heartbreaking.
In December, he revealed how he feared he didn’t have long left with his beloved mum.
In an interview with OK! Magazine, Pete admitted: “Of course I worry this could be Mum’s last Christmas.
“She’s very delicate. Her Parkinson’s has progressed quite a bit. Her speech is almost gone.
“She’ll say a word or two. It’s heartbreaking, because she’s our world, our pillar of strength.”
PETE’S TORMENT
Peter, who was raised in Australia, preciously admitted he feels torn between his life in the UK with wife Emily and their kids, and the desire to be by his mum’s side as her condition worsens.
Speaking in his New! magazine column, Peter wrote: “It’s absolutely heartbreaking. With a disease like Alzheimer’s it’s so hard, number one, for the person affected, but it’s also heartbreaking for those who love and care for them.
“I see the decline happening, and I know the feelings of guilt and worry that we, her loved ones, feel. It is so painful for everyone.”
Peter has also seen his dad Savvas’ also suffers with poor health.
His older sister, Debbie, resides back home and helps to look after their parents.
Admitting that it’s tough to also see his dad’s health decline with age, the dad-of-five said: “Then I see Dad and he’s 92 and with her every single day. But he’s getting delicate now, too.
“His memory’s going, but I am so grateful that they made that milestone I prayed for – 70 years of marriage in September.”
“It’s a raw pain. I’m a grown man, but I still can’t accept in my heart that these things happen to the people I love the most,” he added.
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