LINDA Lusardi’s husband Sam Kane has revealed that he believes his wife has “beaten” coronavirus – but still has a “long way to go”.
Sam, 51, has been updating fans on Linda’s progress after they both tested positive for the deadly illness, with Linda remaining in hospital after he was discharged earlier this week.
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Taking to his Facebook page this evening, Sam shared some promising news with fans as he showed his appreciation for the moving ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign that took part at 8pm.
He wrote: “What a truly stunning moment that was. Hearing so many people cheering and sending absolute love to the people who are saving so many lives.
“Right now was spellbinding. The NHS staff have been and continue to be the heroes in all of this.
“My beautiful girl has dropped her oxygen intake today, which is amazing news.
“She’s still got a long way to go but these baby steps are on a roll now.
“I truly believe she’s beaten the virus now and her body is concentrating on healing itself after the battle.
“She’s a fighter and she will win this.”
Sam continued: “Your messages and prayers are incredible. Your support has been so strong and wonderful and I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.
“The most amazing thank you to all of the NHS staff who continue to help get my girl back to health. You’re all angels.
“To all of our close and dear friends who have sent so much love and support and helped over and above. I love you all. Thank you. I’ll keep you posted.”
Linda, 61, is a former glamour model who used to be a regular on the Loose Women panel.
The Londoner became a household name in the Seventies and Eighties, and in 2005 was voted the UK’s most popular Page 3 girl ever.
In 1998, Linda married actor Sam and they have two children, a son called Jack and daughter called Lucy.
Sam and Linda were hospitalised on Friday due to coronavirus, with Sam revealing that Linda was “at death’s door” on Monday.
Their hospital dash came soon after Linda revealed fears she had the bug on her Twitter account.
She said: “I want to thank you all for your good wishes. Sam and I have had COVID-19 symptoms and are in isolation so we do not spread it to anyone else.
“We are taking it one-day-at-a-time, that’s all we can do. But let me tell you we’ve never felt this ill, EVER!
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“I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. So stay safe everyone and follow the advice of the experts – please take care of yourselves, loved ones and each other xx”
Replying to a fan who asked for a message from Linda for her granddad, she replied: “Sorry Kerry. I am extremely ill with Corona at the moment.”
Coronavirus was officially deemed a global pandemic earlier this month and has claimed the lives of thousands of people across the globe.
This evening, Stacey Solomon, the Beckhams, and Gemma Collins lead the celebrities taking part in the #ClapForCarers campaign, applauding the NHS front line workers who are risking their lives to look after the sick at this worrying time.
