Robbie Williams shares devastating health update on his parents in emotional post
Robbie Williams recently posted a candid health update on both his parents and his mother-in-law. The former Take That star, who is currently on a Britpop stadium tour, revealed that his mum who suffers with dementia is unable to recognise him now.
He went on to add that his father, who he has credited for his love of music, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is now unable to leave the house.
In addition, his mother-in-law is battling cervical cancer, Lupus and Parkinson's all at the same time. In a lengthy emotional post, the pop icon, who is struggling with a virus while on tour wrote: "Things at home with my parents? VERY precarious right now."
He added: "It's real world stuff that deeply affects me and my wife. And if my wife is affected, you can bet I am. So the maths are: Virus + ill parents + stadium tour."
The star who shot to fame in the nineties, alongside Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Howard Donald, continued: "Every single moment of every single day is in preparation for those 2+ hours on stage. "
He said: "Outside of that? I have nothing. There is nothing to offer. I don't mind stating to those around me, I need protecting. And in return I protect them."
Reassuring fans of his dedication to make every show as amazing as the other, he declared that he would be "on top of his game" but claimed: "Outside of that - I have nothing to offer or give, for the time being."
His candid and honest post comes after he recently paid tribute to his family while on stage and stated that he "isn't ready for it", in reference to his mother's inability to remember him.
Speaking to the crowd, he said: "My mother has dementia and she doesn't know who I am anymore. She doesn't know where she is anymore. My dad has Parkinson's and he can't leave the house."
He went on to say: "He used to sing with me every night on stage, he would come out, steal the show and be charming and then wander backstage for a glass of red wine. "
Robbie explained: "Now he can't leave the house. My mother-in-law, who I absolutely worship and adore, has three illnesses.
"She's for lupus, Parkinson's and cancer. She is the most courageous lady and she is fighting, fighting, fighting," he said.
He concluded his address to the crowd: "It's a strange place to be, this place we find ourselves, 51 years old, it's very strange to be the grown up. I'm not ready for it."
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