THIS Morning's Ruth Langsford is supporting her beloved mum Joan after she was left "battered and bruised" by a nasty fall. The 61-year-old star has spoken openly about her mother's battle with dementia, with Joan living in a care home but regularly spending time with her daughter.
She often goes to Ruth and husband Eamonn's home for dinner on a Sunday, and Ruth told followers that she was unable to this weekend due to the accident.
The TV favourite shared a sweet video of Joan beaming with joy as she played with their family dog Maggie, a walking frame visibly in front of her on the sofa.
Ruth captioned the social media post: "Sadly no Mum for Sunday lunch today….she’s had a fall. Nothing broken thank goodness but quite battered & bruised.
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