Loose Women star ’24 hours from death’ during horror health battle and sepsis
A Loose Women star was rushed to hospital where she was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis, and has recently opened up about her terrifying health scare18:34, 02 Apr 2025Updated 18:35, 02 Apr 2025One Loose Women presenter has revealed she was “close to death” after a horrible illnessA beloved Loose Women star was “24 hours from dying”.Presenter Andrea McLean has revealed that she was just a day away from dying due to pneumonia and sepsis. The 55 year old TV icon now feels she’s been given a second shot at life, confessing that if she hadn’t reached the hospital in time, she might not have survived.Article continues belowThe mum-of-two reckons her scare last Christmas has led her to “re-evaluate her entire life”.She told The Mirror: “I didn’t realise how severe my illness was at the time, but the doctors had told my husband, Nick, that had I not got to hospital when I did, had we waited another 24 hours to call for help, I may not be here now.”Andrea opened up about her health battleThe ordeal kicked off the day after Boxing Day, following a nasty flu that had simply “just not gone away.” Recounting the harrowing experience, she said: “I got up to go to the bathroom and just fell to the floor.””By the time the paramedics arrived they said my blood pressure was so low they had to stabilise me before moving me.”With their bedroom situated in the loft and the stretcher unable to navigate the tight bend it was a struggle, but eventually Andrea managed to slide down the stairs and was taken away to the hospital.The Loose Women star was warned about her declining health(Image: More