Patti Newton was ‘terrified’ her husband Bert was going to die before amputation

Bert Newton’s health had been a ‘huge worry’ for his family in the weeks before his leg was amputated earlier this month to save his life. The 82-year-old entertainer’s wife, Patti, was particularly concerned, but ‘put on a brave face’ in front of her children and grandchildren. ‘Patti has feared the worst for weeks now,’ a … Read more

Bert Newton, 82, is pictured for the first time since having his leg amputated

Entertainment legend Bert Newton, 82, is pictured for the first time since having his leg amputated in a ‘life of death decision’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:08 BST, 12 May 2021 | Updated: 10:08 BST, 12 May 2021 Bert Newton has been seen for the first time since having his leg … Read more

Bert and Patti Newton begin renovations on their home after amputation

Entertainment legend Bert Newton is currently recuperating after doctors amputated his leg on Saturday in a life-saving operation. And now some renovations are being made to his home, possibly to make things more accessible for the star. Pictures of the Hawthorne residence appear to show that the garage is being renovated into a living space.  … Read more

Bert Newton amputation: What is going to happen to his leg?

Bert Newton is recovering in hospital after having his leg amputated in a life-saving operation on Saturday. And as the TV legend, 82, convalesces at Melbourne’s Epworth Hospital, he is faced with the unique decision as to what should be done with his amputated limb. In Australia, a plethora of laws restrict what can be … Read more

Inside the ‘life or death decision’ to amputate Bert Newton’s leg

Entertainment legend Bert Newton was experiencing unbearable pain from his infected toe before doctors amputated his leg on Saturday in a life-saving operation. The 82-year-old consented to the amputation after spending six weeks at Melbourne’s Epworth Hospital, where his condition had been steadily worsening. Bert’s wife of 47 years, Patti Newton, told The Daily Telegraph she … Read more

Inside Bert Newton’s troubled past as the TV legend, 82, has his leg amputated

Television legend Bert Newton was forced to have his leg amputated in Melbourne last week, after his toe became infected before Christmas. The potentially deadly infection was just the latest in a string of health problems for the 82-year-old entertainer, who has also faced several personal difficulties over the years. From gambling issues and a mental breakdown to his … Read more

Patti Newton visits Bert Newton, 82, in hospital following leg amputation

Australian television legend Bert Newton is recovering in a Melbourne hospital after medical professionals strongly advised a leg amputation to save his life. Bert, 82, made the ‘life or death decision’ to amputate when given the dire reality of only having months to live if he went against the advice of doctors. Just hours after the … Read more

Bert Newton has his leg amputated: TV star’s ‘life or death decision’

Australian television legend Bert Newton has reportedly had his leg amputated at a hospital in Melbourne after his toe became infected before Christmas. The 82-year-old, who has battled ill health for years, was told the surgery was a ‘life or death decision’, entertainment reporter Peter Ford claimed on The Morning Rush with Sean and Kate on Monday.  … Read more

Bert Newton has his leg amputated: TV star’s ‘life or death decision’

BREAKING: Entertainment legend Bert Newton has his leg amputated in a ‘life or death decision’ after being told he’d otherwise have just months to live By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:04 BST, 9 May 2021 | Updated: 23:23 BST, 9 May 2021 Australian television legend Bert Newton has reportedly had his leg … Read more