NHS warning signs of stroke as Eamonn Holmes in hospital after health battle

NHS warning signs of stroke as Eamonn Holmes in hospital after health battleThe NHS has the latest list of symptoms and warning signsCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor13:49, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe TV star is said to be 'recovering'(Image: Getty )GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said. In a statement on Saturday, April 11, a GB News spokesperson said Holmes, 66, "was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke".‌They added: "He is currently responding well to treatment. Eamonn has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better. His colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the people’s channel when he is ready to return."‌The Northern Irish broadcaster presents GB News Breakfast with his co-host Ellie Costello. Alex Armstrong will present in his absence this week, the broadcaster added.‌Holmes has long battled health issues after dislodging discs in his back, which he said previously impinged on his sciatic nerve and affected the mobility of his right leg. He previously spoke about going through spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.Holmes had a couple of falls in May last year, which seemed to have taken place only weeks apart. The former This Morning host was taken to the hospital after a first fall at his home, then fell from his chair live on-air.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌According to the NHS, a stroke occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect speech and movement and take a long time to recover. A stroke needs urgent medical help in a hospital because it can be life-threatening. The main symptoms of a stroke can happen suddenly. They may include:face weakness – one side of your face may droop (fall) and it might be hard to smilearm weakness – you may...