Calum Best has revealed his mother Angie has been diagnosed with cancer in a heartbreaking video.
In a posted shared on Instagram, the 44-year-old said his 73-year-old mother was diagnosed with colon cancer just a few weeks ago, and it has now spread to her liver.
Calum started the video by saying: “Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking long and hard over the past few weeks about how to word this.”
“I wanted to get the words right, but when it comes to health, and when it comes to my mum, the only thing that really matters is honesty.
“A few weeks ago, my beautiful, wonderful mum was diagnosed with cancer. For as long as I can remember, she has lived her life rooted in health, fitness and wellbeing.
“She has always believed in taking care of the body, mind and soul. But as we all know, cancer doesn’t discriminate.
“It doesn’t care where you’re from, how you live, or how healthy you try to be. And now, it’s here – and it’s with my mum.”
Calum said he has set up a GoFundMe page for financial support.
He continued: “I’ll be honest, I haven’t cried in years but this has been an emotional rollercoaster I never expected to be on.
“We’ve reached a point where we felt it was important to share what we’re going through and, humbly, ask for help. My mum has been diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to her liver.
“To move forward, we need access to specialist care and professionals who can offer the right treatment. This is incredibly hard for me to say, but financially, I can’t carry this on my own. So we’ve created this GoFundMe page to ask for your support.”
“Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us access the specialists, treatment and care my mum needs during this time.
“We’ll also be sharing updates along the way, and my mum will be posting videos too, when she feels able.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, for caring, for sharing and for supporting us in any way you can. Calum.”
Calum was inundated with messages of support from his famous friends.
Ferne McCann wrote, “Your mamma ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ sending love and strength. Just donated darling.”
Irish footballer Katie McCabe commented, “So sorry to hear, sending all the love and prayers .”
Claudine Keane wrote, “So sorry love @angiebestofficial sending love good energy and healing your way
Brody Jenner also commented: “So sorry to hear this my brother. Sending love and healing energy to you guys. .”
Calum is the son of Angie and legendary footballer George Best, who died in 2005 at the age of 59. The former couple divorced in 1986, due to George’s issues with alcohol.
