22-05-2025
Patti Newton, 80, shares recovery update from Melbourne hospital bed after full hip replacement: 'Thank you to my wonderful surgeon'
Beloved Australian entertainer Patti Newton has revealed she recently underwent a full hip replacement, sharing the news with fans via social media.
The 80-year-old posted a photo from her hospital bed on Wednesday, cuddled up beside her four-year-old grandson Alby, as she thanked her medical team for their care.
"Had a full hip replacement and feeling fine," she wrote.
"Thank you to all at Epworth Hospital and my wonderful surgeon. I'll be chasing Alby around again in no time."
Fans were quick to respond with messages of support, many expressing their shock at the surprise announcement.
"Patti, I didn't know you were having an operation!" one follower commented, while another said: "Oh Patti that's no good but I'm glad to see you happy and smiling as always."
Celebrity friends, including Jessica Rowe, Anthony Callea, Shayna Blaze and Erin Holland, also flooded the post with well wishes.
Jessica Rowe wrote, "Oh Patti- rest up!!! You'll be shaking those hips again in no time!!!"
Anthony Callea added, You'll be hula hooping in no time. Get well soon and as Gloria Estefan said… Get On Your Feet! Xx."
This marks the second health update from Patti in 2025, following her battle with Covid earlier in the year.
In January, she was forced to temporarily step back from her role in Grease: The Musical during its Sydney run due to illness.
"So sorry to be missing the previews for Grease," she shared on Instagram at the time.
"Unfortunately Covid has hit me again. Looking forward to being back next week."
The update came with a photo of Patti dressed in costume as Miss Lynch, the role she has played in both the Melbourne and Sydney seasons of the production.
Patti has thrown herself back into performing in recent years following the 2021 death of her beloved husband, legendary Australian entertainer Bert Newton.
The couple were married for 47 years before Bert died at the age of 83.
Shortly after his passing, Patti returned to the stage in a national tour of Mary Poppins, later joining Grease as a tribute to the couple's lifelong connection to show business.
Her grandson Monty, nine, appears to be following in her footsteps, recently starring in the film Magic Beach, adapted from Alison Lester's beloved children's book.
Speaking to Woman's Day in October, Patti said Bert would have been thrilled to see Monty on screen.
"Bert would be extremely proud of him. I feel a bit sad that he's not here to see Monty," she said.
"Bert always felt that he had something special about him. He'll always have a little part of Poppy with him."
Monty and Alby are two of six children shared by Patti's daughter Lauren Newton, 46, and former Olympic swimmer Matt Welsh, 48.
The family live close to Patti in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Meanwhile, Patti's son Matthew Newton, 48, resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife Catherine Schneiderman.
It's understood that the couple do not have any children.
