Kate Beckinsale reveals she’s been hospitalised as she shares tearful selfies and thanks her mother Judy for being by her side – two months after her stepfather Roy Battersby’s death
Kate Beckinsale sparked concern among fans on Monday when she revealed she had been hospitalized.
The 50-year-old actress is mourning the death of her stepfather Roy Battersby – who died in January after suffering a “major stroke” while battling two forms of cancer – and also cares for her mother Judy Loe while also battling serious health problems. .
In yet another blow to the star, Kate revealed she too was suffering from health problems as she shared tearful selfies in a hospital bed on Monday.
In a Mother’s Day post, Kate shared a slew of snaps of Judy hiding in a cake and enjoying champagne, as well as photos of herself in the ward and her dogs playing.
She captioned the images: ‘Happy birthday and British Mother’s Day last week to my amazing mum. Thank you to those who love us and support us when things are bad and try to make sure there are some things that aren’t.”
Kate Beckinsale sparked concern among fans on Monday when she revealed in an Instagram post that she had been hospitalized
In yet another blow to the star, Kate revealed she too was suffering from health problems as she shared tearful selfies in a hospital bed on Monday.
The 50-year-old actress is mourning the death of her stepfather Roy Battersby – who died in January after a ‘major stroke’ – and is also caring for her mother Judy Loe.
Kate continued, “And for taking care of our dogs when we can’t, and for helping us remember happy things when we can’t.
“And when we’re sick, come over and sit with us. And send balloons and check in and pull us out of the wells with love.
“Thank you for loving us, those who do, and for the wonderful, kindest Nick, and especially for my mother’s ability to create joy. It’s so inspiring and beautiful.
‘Happy everything, mom. Your fight for joy, despite welcoming tears, is the experience of seeing a warrior up close. I love you x’
The Underworld star did not reveal why she was hospitalized. MailOnline has contacted Kate’s representatives for comment.
In recent months, Kate has been caring for her mother and late stepmother after flying them from Britain to stay with her in Los Angeles.
“Kate spends most of the year caring for her parents, who are both battling serious illnesses,” a source exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com late last year. “She brought them to her home in LA and made caring for them her first priority.”
On January 10, Kate announced the death of stepfather Roy, aged 87.
In a Mother’s Day post, Kate shared a slew of snaps of Judy hiding in a cake and enjoying champagne, as well as photos of herself in the ward and her dogs playing.
Judy had received a slew of presents for her birthday and Mother’s Day, as evidenced by Kate’s text messages with her mother
Kate shared a photo of her friend Nina who kept her company in the hospital during her stay
Kate revealed that her mother had cared for her during her illness and thanked her
The insider revealed that the Snow Angels star – whose biological father Richard Beckinsale died of a heart attack in his sleep in 1979 at the age of 31 – has felt the emotional toll in recent months.
“She was seen crying in the hallways of UCLA hospital several times this week,” the source added. ‘Her friends are very concerned that she has been under constant pressure for months and barely sleeps or eats.
‘Kate seems very strong but this has been incredibly difficult and, considering she lost her father so young, it affects her very deeply. Her friends are concerned about her own health.”
A second source explained that her mother Judy has chosen to keep her health struggles private, saying: “She is extraordinary, you wouldn’t even know it by looking at her. She has kept a very positive attitude through it all.”
Last month, Kate shared a photo of Roy’s order of service revealing that he had been cremated at Mortlake Crematorium near Kew in West London on Monday, February 19.
She also shared another look at the document with a sweet message on it, along with more photos of Roy.
It read: ‘We would like to thank you, our family and friends, for your loving support and for being with us today to honor and remember Roy.
“Afterwards, join us to celebrate him and his life, share memories and stories, and inevitably miss him, knowing how much he would enjoy such a get-together.”
Last month, Kate shared a photo of Roy’s order of service revealing that he had been cremated at Mortlake Crematorium near Kew in West London on Monday, February 19.
Kate’s actress mother, Judy, married Roy in 1997, 18 years after Kate’s father, Porridge star Richard Beckinsale, died (pictured in 1986)
Kate’s mother Judy married Roy 18 years after Kate’s father, Porridge star Richard Beckinsale, died.
Roy enjoyed his own successful career as a director, working on major British film hits including Inspector Morse and Cracker. His most recent directing credit was on a 2006 episode of A Touch Of Frost.
Kate’s biological father Richard Beckinsale was best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp.
He also had a daughter – Samantha, 55 – who is his only child from his marriage to Margaret Bradley.