Piers Morgan's ex wife was left fighting for her life after freak accident, before 'minor miracle'
Mr Morgan was married to Marion Shalloe between 1991 and 2008 and they share three children together - Albert, Stanley, and Spencer.
But their eldest son, Spencer, has now shared the harrowing story behind his mother's ordeal explaining it began several months ago.
In a post uploaded to Instagram, Ms Shalloe could be seen wearing a green dress standing in the middle of two of her children, Spencer and Bertie, in a hospital ward.
Spencer wrote: 'Seven months ago our mum was involved in a freak accident which left her fighting for her life…
'We were told on more than one occasion that there was little hope if any but against all odds she hung on in there and thanks to the two heroic surgeons in the third pic and countless others at @chelwestft she left hospital today after 218 days on the ward.'
The relieved son continued: 'The staff labelled her a minor miracle but they are the miracle workers. My family are eternally grateful for their incredible work. Never give up.'
Spencer did not specify what had happened, but shared a number of images taken inside and in front of the hospital.
In one video, hospital staff can be seen cheering as Ms Shalloe walks out of the ward with a crutch.
Beneath Spencer's post, Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid wrote: 'The best news,' followed by a heart emoji.
And Loose Women's Jane Moore said: 'She's a tough bird.'
Several other famous faces also shared their joy at the good news.
Fans in the comments joined in, with one writing: 'The dancing nurse made me emotional. She must really enjoy her job and surely loved looking after your mother. Bless your mum and all who looked after her at the hospital.'
A second wrote: 'Gosh so happy your mum is okay. Chelsea & Westminster saved my life too, they're earth angels.'
A third person added: 'I'm so happy to see dearest Marion finally walking out of there. My love to all of you and big love for Mazza, who is truly one incredible lady!!'
Someone else chimed in: 'Absolutely fantastic news. well done to you all for not giving up. Xx'
Ms Shalloe had been working as a hospital ward nurse herself when she married Mr Morgan in 1991.
The journalist and media personality is now married to Celia Walden - a journalist and novelist - and has been since 2010.
Their daughter, Elise, was born in 2011.
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