‘I’m on the mend!’ Russell Grant’s sight was saved after the TV astrologer underwent five-hour surgery to remove a brain tumor that was threatening to “wipe out” his vision.
- Russell Grant, 71, had a five-hour operation to remove a brain tumor
- The psychic had a lump removed from his pituitary gland after it threatened to “wipe out” his optic nerve.
- He has been ordered not to sneeze or blow his nose for the next six months to avoid complications but insists he is on the road to recovery
Russell Grant’s sight was saved after the television personality underwent major surgery to remove a brain tumor.
The 71-year-old astrologer had a five-hour procedure to remove the lump from his pituitary gland after doctors said it was in danger of “wiping out” his optic nerve.
He was instructed not to sneeze or blow his nose for the next six months to avoid complications.
On the mend: Russell Grant’s eyesight was saved after the television personality underwent major surgery to remove a brain tumor (pictured in 2018)
He told the Mirror: “I’m on the road to recovery now. There are a few complications to sort out, so the follow-up has already started.’
Psychic Russell said he foresaw health problems for himself three years ago but kept his foreshadowing relatively quiet.
He explained: “As you know, I saw something pretty big coming when I gave my talk in Blackpool on December 1st 2019, so I was prepared.
Health issues: The astrologer, 71, had a five-hour procedure to remove the lump from his pituitary gland after doctors said it was threatening to ‘wipe out’ his optic nerve.
“I wasn’t yelling about the growth as I was awaiting knee surgery due Easter 2020 so many of you would have assumed I was going to get into it.
“Covid ruined that. So it’s next on my list of things to do.’
Russell suffered heartbreak last year after his beloved mother Jo died of coronavirus at the age of 93.
Proceed with caution: He has been told not to sneeze or blow his nose for the next six months to avoid complications
The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said his mother was holding her granddaughter Joanna’s hand at the time of her death.
Russell shared a picture of himself with his mother on Instagram last January, writing, ‘It is with deep and genuine sadness my brother Garry and I must announce that our beloved mother Jo passed into a better world yesterday.’
He added: “Nanny Jo was with her beloved granddaughter Joanna – Jo by name, Jo by nature: a chip-off-the-old book – who was holding her grandma’s hand and gently helping her yesterday and her onto the other side led afternoon.’
Sad news: It comes after Russell Grant lost his beloved mother Jo last year when she died of coronavirus at the age of 93
Grant added another tribute on Facebook, writing: “Those who knew our mother were embraced by her force of nature, which brought sunshine to the many she met.
“In the winter of her life, at age 93, the light that ignited her for nine decades was finally extinguished by these dark times.”
He also commended the NHS staff who had been caring for Jo at West Herts Hospitals for their “selfless dedication”.
Moving: Russell posted a picture in honor of his late mother, telling fans she was a “force of nature who brought sunshine to the many she met”.