September 24th 2024.
On the recent episode of This Morning, Martin Lewis, the 52-year-old money saving expert, opened up about the death of his mother. The hosts, Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, invited viewers to call in and share their experiences with grief during a segment with Agony Aunt Deidre Sanders and Annabel Croft. Both women spoke about their own losses and ongoing grief as widowers.
When it was Martin's turn to speak, he bravely shared the details of his own loss and how he struggled with the recent anniversary of his mother's death. He expressed how the pain is still just as raw, even after 40 years. Fighting back tears, he shared a valuable piece of advice for those dealing with grief - to not feel guilty about being happy. He encouraged people to grab onto moments of happiness, even during times of grief.
Apologizing for getting emotional, Martin said, "That's not what I'm here to do." But Ben reassured him that his advice was pertinent and important. Martin's mother, Susan Lewis, was killed in a tragic accident while horse riding, just three days before his 12th birthday. It was a defining moment in his life and he still carries the pain with him, even decades later.
In a previous interview, Martin shared how he was told about the accident but not the severity of it, causing him to worry about his mother's well-being on his birthday. The next day, his father broke the news that she had passed away, and Martin's childhood ended in that moment. He was overcome with grief, crying every day until he was 15 and developed anxiety that made it difficult for him to leave the house.
Martin has been open about how his mother's death has deeply scarred him and changed the way he acted and behaved. He credits her passing as the defining moment of his life and says he is still not over it. Despite the pain, Martin has continued to share his knowledge and expertise on various shows, including This Morning and Good Morning Britain since 2007.
The hosts of This Morning, Ben and Cat, comforted Martin during his emotional moment, showing their support and understanding. The episode served as a reminder that grief is a universal experience and it's important to talk about it and seek support.
If you have a story to share about grief or any other experience, you can contact The Agency entertainment team by email, phone, or through their website's Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you and share your story. This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1 at 10am.
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