Davina McCall Reveals She Has Cardiovascular Disease
The TV presenter says the diagnosis follows cancer treatment and urges women to get blood pressure and cholesterol checked, especially after menopause.
- On Sunday, television presenter Davina McCall revealed she has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease during her podcast, Begin Again. She told listeners, "I wanted to let you know, I also have cardiovascular disease, and this is a very important conversation to have."
- McCall previously underwent surgery for a rare brain tumour in 2024 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. She described 2025 as "the hardest year" on both her and her partner Michael Douglas.
- The presenter teamed up with the British Heart Foundation for a special podcast episode exploring the link between heart conditions and the menopause. She warned, "Heart attacks and cardiovascular disease is rife out there particularly in women post menopause."
- Urging fans to prioritize their health, McCall advised, "If there's one takeaway today it's not to brush things off. Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and if something feels wrong, listen to your body."
- Reflecting on her medical journey, she told listeners, "Anyone can get sick and when I had my cancer experience, you just suddenly feel vulnerable in a way you weren't before." She added, "Once you've been ill, you think Oh, I thought I was invincible.
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Davina McCall reveals she has cardiovascular disease in new health update
Davina McCall has opened up about having cardiovascular disease in a new health update. The TV presenter, 59, revealed her diagnosis in the latest episode of her Begin Again podcast released on Sunday (18 October). McCall has been open about her health, previously sharing that she developed symptoms of advanced Alzheimer’s after she had a rare 14mm benign tumour removed in 2024. Speaking to Louise McGill for a special episode with the British He…
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