Harry Redknapp’s wife Sandra is said to be in hospital according to a racing commentator who was covering the race featuring Harry’s horse, King of Bears, last night
A racing commentator has revealed that Harry Redknapp’s wife Sandra is in hospital. During the coverage of the racing on ITV4, presenter Matt Chapman wished Sandra well as he revealed she was in hospital.
Matt was covering the racing live from Great Yarmouth Racecourse where he was speaking about the King of Bears, which is owned by Harry Redknapp. King of Bears ended up placing sixth in the race.
During ITV coverage of the racing, the presenter said: “So, King of Bears, just to say Harry Redknapp will be watching this horse from his hospital bed, but not his bed, his missus Sandra is just being treated in hospital at the moment.
“Sandra, if you’re listening in – I think she wanted to watch Emmerdale, but Harry’s making her watch this race – I really hope King of Bears runs well. He’s a character. He could win it, he could finish last, but he gives Jack Doughty a big chance for George Scott.”
Harry and Sandra have been together since they were 17-years-old and their love for one another is clear. It is not known why Sandra is in hospital but Harry is by her side, according to the commentator.
Back in 2022, Harry opened up about his fear for Sandra after she struggled to breathe following a battle with Covid earlier that year. He told The Mirror: “The symptoms weren’t good, if I’m truthful. You start to think about all kinds of sinister things.
“It’s been a real worry. Sandra has suffered. Her voice had packed up and she was struggling for breath. Even swallowing food became difficult. She could choke on food easily if we weren’t careful.”
Sandra added of her own health battle: “You don’t realise what your vocal cords do until they’re not working, because it affects breathing as well as talking. The shortness of breath was very difficult. My voice would vibrate and was very weak.”
Elsewhere, back in 2023, Harry admitted he has no plans to retire and drives Sandra mad with his decision to carry on.
Asked if he was taking a step back, he said: “Not a chance. I can’t. I find it hard to say no to things – it drives Sandra mad. Recently, I’ve done Harry’s Heroes for ITV, managed in Soccer Aid and last year Jamie and I filmed Jamie and Harry’s World Cup Challenge [for Sky Max]. What a laugh that was.”
Speaking about their health battles over the years, he added: “I’ve had a kidney cancer scare and a stent fitted into my heart, and Sandra’s had ovarian cancer and really suffered with her throat after damaging her vocal cords.”
Sandra battled with sepsis back in 2018, which nearly stopped Harry heading off to the I’m A Celebrity jungle. He said: “I was terrified I was going to lose her and I nearly didn’t get on the plane. But she wasn’t having it – she wanted me to go. I’ll never forget the moment she came into camp to see me. It was the first time she’d seen me cry.”
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