Grant Hackett reveals his mother Margaret fell pregnant with him after she overcame cancer – despite being told she could not have more children
Grant Hackett has revealed that his mother, Margaret, overcame cancer prior to falling pregnant with him.
As reported by The Courier Mail, the 40-year-old told the Stav, Abby & Matt radio show that there was a six-year-gap between himself and his brother Craig, 46, because his mum, his mum, now 75, fell ill before Grant was born.
‘That was the reason that there was such a big gap (between children). Originally it was going to be two years, but she had cancer,’ he said.
Battle: Grant Hackett has revealed that his mother, Margaret, overcame cancer prior to falling pregnant with him. Both pictured
In fact, the swimmer’s mother was told she was unlikely to have more children due to the diagnosis.
‘It was kind of one of those things where they said mum actually couldn’t fall pregnant again or anything like that. Then it came around and here I am today.
‘Thank goodness it all happened. It’s a story I’ve actually never shared before,’ he added.
Brothers: As reported by The Courier Mail , the 40-year-old told the Stav, Abby & Matt radio show that there was a six-year-gap between himself and his brother Craig, 46, (right) because his mum, his mum, now 75, fell ill before Grant was born
Happy ending: ‘It was kind of one of those things where they said mum actually couldn’t fall pregnant again or anything like that. Then it came around and here I am today. Thank goodness it all happened. It’s a story I’ve actually never shared before,’ he said. Pictured with his family
Grant and his fiancée Sharlene Fletcher welcomed their baby boy Edward Anthony Hackett in January this year.
The Australian swimmer recently gushed over his son and opened up about his relationship with his fiancée.
Speaking on Channel Seven’s Sunrise, Grant said: ‘He is just a gorgeous little thing. And the relationship I have with Charlene [is different] and the sense of support we have for one another.’
Sweet: Grant and his fiancée Sharlene Fletcher welcomed their baby boy Edward Anthony Hackett in January this year. All pictured
Wedding bells: Grant and Sharlene (pictured) announced their engagement in October 2019
Grant went on to say: ‘She is a very calming person which is good for my personality because I’m very driven and ambitious.’
‘So to come home to someone who really balances it out for me and then to have a baby Edward.’
Grant and Sharlene announced their engagement in October 2019.
He also has two other children, twins Charlize Alley and Jagger Emilio, 11, from his previous relationship with Neighbours star, Candice Alley.
Winner: Grant is an Olympic gold medal winning swimmer