Celebrities have rallied around Celia Holman Lee as her family shared an update on her health, confirming she is making a slow recovery in hospital. The 75-year-old model and businesswoman, who took time away from the public eye after a health setback in October, is undergoing medical care, according to a family statement. Her husband, Ger Lee, told the Sunday Independent that she is “making progress,” though “slowly.” The family expressed gratitude to medical staff and fans, noting Celia has signed copies of her book, Glamour & Grit, for sale despite canceling scheduled Christmas appearances. Celia Holman Lee. Pic: Tom Honan Celia Holman Lee at the launch of her book Glamour & Grit at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Celebrity supporters flooded social media with well-wishes for Celia. Lorraine Keane wrote, “Wishing Celia a speedy recovery and sending lots of love. I bought her book, and it’s a wonderful memoir,” while Jenny McCarthy shared “Lots & lots of love & hugs Celia” with heart emojis. Interior-designer-to-the-stars Geri Designs and milliner Faith Amond also offered support. Geri Designs wrote, “Wishing you well Celia in our thoughts,” while Faith Amond said, “Love and Best Wishes Celia and family.” Ger Lee said the family has received “incredible love and support” and that Celia’s resilience has been repeatedly highlighted as she “makes progress in her journey.”
Celia’s Family Thanks Supporters
The family statement emphasized their appreciation for the public’s “incredible love and support,” thanking medical staff for their “ongoing and outstanding care.” They requested privacy during this period, stating Celia will remain unavailable for public engagements. Ger Lee noted that the word “fighter” has been frequently used by well-wishers, prompting him to consider having it engraved on a ring for his wife. “We have been a team all our lives,” he said, reflecting on their 50-year marriage. “Celia’s family wishes to thank everyone for their incredible love and support for Celia since she became ill recently.”
Health Setback Follows Book Promotion
Celia’s health struggles followed her efforts to promote Glamour & Grit, a coffee-table book celebrating her 60 years in the fashion industry. A family statement earlier this year revealed she had suffered a “major health setback” and was receiving medical care. Despite her recovery progress, she remains hospitalized, with her husband assuring fans she is “a fighter” who is “getting better day by day.”
Celebrity Reactions Highlight Public Concern
Lorraine Keane, Jenny McCarthy, and others shared messages of support, with McCarthy’s post including heart emojis. Ger Lee said the family is “thinking of putting [the word ‘fighter’] on a ring for her when she comes out [of hospital].” The update follows earlier reports of Celia’s hospitalization, with her husband confirming she is “making progress” but still requires time to recover. “Everyone who rings me or speaks to me and anyone that sends in a card, they all have this word ‘fighter’,” Ger Lee said. “I am thinking of putting it on a ring for her when she comes out [of hospital].”
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