The previous MMA fighter’s mum Carol handed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s illness
Alex Reid broke the information on Instagram(Picture: instagram/alexreidofficial)
Katie Value’s former husband Alex Reid has mentioned that he’s ‘completely heartbroken’ after he ‘missed’ his beloved mum’s demise.
The previous MMA fighter was married to actuality TV star and former mannequin Katie from 2010 to 2011. Alex later dated fellow Movie star Massive Brother winner Chantelle Houghton, who gave beginning to their daughter Dolly a number of months earlier than their 2012 cut up.
For over a decade, Alex has been in a relationship together with his fiancée Nikki Manashe. The couple welcomed their daughter Anastasia Pixie Reid in 2021 after a seven 12 months IVF battle, with their twin boys Phoenix Bobby and Hunter George born in 2023.
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Taking to Instagram on Thursday (April 23), Alex revealed that his mom Carol has sadly handed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s. In keeping with the NHS, Alzheimer’s illness is the commonest explanation for dementia within the UK.
Dementia is the identify for a bunch of signs related to an ongoing decline of mind functioning. It could possibly have an effect on reminiscence, considering abilities and different psychological talents. The precise explanation for Alzheimer’s illness shouldn’t be but absolutely understood, though a lot of issues are thought to extend your danger of creating the situation, resembling rising age and a household historical past of the situation
Sharing a number of photographs of him and his mum from over time, Alex paid tribute to Carol on Instagram. Sadly, he simply missed being along with her when she handed away.
He captioned the put up: “At this time I rejoice the lifetime of one of the best girl in my life, my mum, who went to affix my darling dad in heaven! I’m completely heartbroken, however have a way of ease figuring out you might be in peace now, not in ache.
“I sadly missed my mum’s passing by 2 minutes, though I nonetheless managed to carry her in my arms, kiss and caress her face, telling her how a lot I really like her. Lengthy stay Carol Reid!”
The feedback part of Alex’s put up noticed a lot of his 120,000 followers speeding to commend his honesty and ship him their help throughout his time of grieving.
@daniela_ventriglia mentioned: “I’m so sorry Alex in your loss. You’re so pretty along with your mum. Anybody can see the love between you each. Might she RIP.” @calvmiles added: “Sending a lot of love brother.”
@the_reiki_life_experience wrote: “I’m so sorry in your loss. It was pretty to see your candy relationship along with your mum. She is going to all the time be with you. Sending love.” @treetopmanfit posted: “Alex so sorry to listen to your unhappy information.”
@jas_dlaa commented: “So sorry in your loss Alex. could God consolation you and your loved ones on this time.” @rossboyask acknowledged: “So sorry in your loss Alex. Might her reminiscence be a blessing.”
Alex knowledgeable his followers that Carol had Alzheimer’s again in 2020, writing on X, beforehand often called Twitter: “I understand how it feels transferring mum into a house with dementia it’s worse than bereavement as they’re nonetheless right here & so misplaced.
“You are feeling an immense sense of guilt to wish to do extra I see how scared mum typically is, wanting to return residence, however I see she how she is adapting & her high quality of life improves.”
