Ali Bastian has emotionally opened up about the loss of her mother. The 43-year-old, who had previously been battling cancer revealed the tragic news in an emotional Instagram post.
The Hollyoaks star was recently told she was cancer-free after having a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy after being diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. Now, she’s revealed she tragically lost her mother to a short illness in 2023 – just a few months before Ali’s cancer diagnosis.
“I wrote this on Mother’s Day but didn’t end up posting, but here goes…. TW grief,” she wrote alongside a picture of her hugging her mum during her wedding day. “We lost our beautiful Mum in the autumn of ‘23, only a few months before my diagnosis.
“A sudden death after a short terrible illness. Impossible to make sense of,” the star continued. “Grief, I attempted to put on hold whilst I managed a gruelling treatment regime now comes in waves, sometimes crashing, sometimes tidal, rarely gentle… but I try to go gently with myself as I navigate life after cancer and life without you.”
“I love you Mum, always and forever. Days like today are so complicated… letting in all the love from my little people and loving them back with all my might whilst the child within me longs for your arms wrapped tight around me,” she continued, before emotionally concluding: “I hope you are watching over us Mum and I hope we are making you proud.”
Ali was flooded with supportive messages in the comments, as Hollyoaks star Jessica Fox penned: “All the love Ali, I have such fond memories of your mum, so beautiful, glamourous and she adored you and Nick.” Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson penned: “So much love going out to you Ali.”
Last month, Ali revealed that she was cancer free after confirming in December that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment. “I wanted to update you all. I’m on to my final week of radio therapy which should mark the end my active treatment – I hope and pray for good,” she shared on Instagram. ” “I had my mastectomy in January which was thankfully a success and has healed really well, it proved that my chemo had worked. As I sit here right now, I’m free from Cancer. I can’t even believe it.” The star was diagnosed with cancer after finding a lump last year while breastfeeding her daughter, Isabella.
Throughout the post, she continued to thank the nurses, friends and family for their support. The post was flooded with well wishes as one comment read: “You are such a beautiful soul and so very inspiring. Sending you lots of love, you should be proud of yourself.”
Another read: “Fantastic news. I’m having my mastectomy next week and then I will also be cancer free.”
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If something in your body doesn’t feel right, contact your GP practice. To rule out cancer, they may refer you for further tests. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives. Whatever the result, your NHS is here for you. For more information on cancer signs and symptoms, go to nhs.uk/cancersymptoms.
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