Loose Women star Gloria Hunniford, 85, reveals hospital ordeal for ...
Gloria Hunniford returned to Loose Women today as she explained why she's been absent from the show in recent weeks.
www.entertainmentdaily.comHere are the latest notable updates I can confirm:
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Gloria Hunniford, the veteran presenter from Loose Women, recently returned to the show after a four-week absence due to a hospital stay. She disclosed she was found to be profoundly anemic and required blood transfusions, and doctors later identified an ulcer that is treatable. This update was shared during a recent episode of Loose Women in February 2026. [Source: Entertainment Daily coverage of Gloria Hunniford's hospital experience on Loose Women, published 2026-02-24][1]
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In related health reporting, there have been earlier public notes about Gloria’s health in 2023 and 2024, including past hospital visits for kidney-related issues and sepsis, and general public discussions about her personal health challenges alongside her ongoing work. [Sources: FreshersLive health overview (2023); ITV/press coverage of her handling health while continuing work; 2024 reporting on family and health context][2][6][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current updates from additional outlets or set up a quick summary table comparing her health episode timelines and public statements. I can also look for any forthcoming appearances or memorial activities she has planned. Would you like me to do that?