Title: Emma Willis Reveals Heart Surgery Following Discovery of Hole, Thanks Husband Matt Who ‘Never Left My Side’

Emma Willis Reveals She Underwent Keyhole Heart Surgery

TV presenter Emma Willis, 49, shared on Instagram that she recently underwent keyhole heart surgery to repair a congenital heart defect—a hole in her heart she’s had since birth. The former Big Brother host posted hospital photos alongside her husband, Matt Willis, and thanked medical staff at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital for their care.

[Image: Emma in hospital post-surgery, caption: Emma Willis shared a hospital photo after her keyhole heart procedure.]

The Diagnosis and Procedure
Emma explained that the condition was discovered during investigations last year. Keyhole surgery, a minimally invasive technique, allowed surgeons to repair the defect through small chest incisions instead of traditional open-heart surgery. This method reduces complications and speeds recovery. “It’s bonkers what’s happening in our bodies that we have no idea about,” she wrote, praising modern medicine and the “spectacular people” in healthcare.

[Image: Medical illustration of keyhole heart surgery, caption: Keyhole surgery uses small incisions for faster recovery.]

Gratitude for Medical Team and Family Support
In her heartfelt post, Emma specifically thanked cardiologist Dr. Alexander Lyon, surgeon Dr. Ee Ling Heng, and anesthesiologists who kept her at ease. She also highlighted her husband Matt’s unwavering support: “He never left my side.” The couple, married since 2008, have three children—Isabelle, 15, Ace, 13, and Trixie, 8.

[Image: Emma and Matt in hospital, caption: Emma credited husband Matt for his support during her recovery.]

Reflection on Marriage and Therapy
The pair, who’ve faced challenges including Matt’s past addiction struggles, recently opened up about using couples therapy to strengthen their relationship. Matt told MailOnline that therapy helped them “understand each other” and move past lingering issues. Though Emma was initially hesitant, Matt called the experience “transformative,” emphasizing that it’s not just for relationships in crisis but for growth.

[Image: Emma and Matt at an event, caption: The couple credits therapy for strengthening their 20-year relationship.]

Emma’s Recovery and Outlook
Emma expressed awe at her surgical team’s skill, calling Dr. Heng “one in a trillion.” She humorously noted bonding with a nurse over cinnamon slices during recovery. Now home, she’s focused on healing, marveling at how she lived unknowingly with the condition for 48 years. Her story highlights resilience and the lifesaving impact of medical innovation.

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