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Davina McCall, 59, reveals new health battle

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O'Grady, S. (2026, October 19). Davina McCall, 59, reveals new health battle. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/davina-mccall-big-brother-mtv-bafta-press-association-b1301407.html

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Davina McCall, the 59-year-old TV presenter, disclosed on her podcast "Begin Again" that she recently learned she has cardiovascular disease (CVD). Emphasizing the importance of health awareness, particularly for women after menopause, McCall highlighted her previous experiences with high cholesterol and breast cancer. She urged listeners not to dismiss potential health issues and to prioritize preventative measures like a healthy lifestyle or medication when necessary.

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Davina McCall, 59, revealed she has cardiovascular disease during a recent episode of her podcast Begin Again, alongside the British Heart Foundation. This announcement comes after her diagnosis and recovery from a rare brain tumour in 2024 and breast cancer in 2025. On the podcast, McCall shared that she had been informed about high cholesterol levels before receiving her cardiovascular disease diagnosis. She urged women to pay attention to their heart health, especially post-menopause, emphasizing the importance of not ignoring symptoms or medical advice. McCall highlighted her own vulnerability following these illnesses and stressed the significance of recognizing and addressing the risks associated with cardiovascular diseases, which can be managed through lifestyle changes and medication as advised by the NHS.

Written for “Davina McCall's Health Battle Updates” on 2026-10-19, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles report on Davina McCall revealing her diagnosis of cardiovascular disease during an episode of her podcast 'Begin Again' on World Menopause Day.”

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“Both articles report on Davina McCall's revelation of her cardiovascular disease during a podcast episode aired on October 19, 2026.”

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Speaking on her podcast, Begin Again, the TV presenter said: “I wanted to let you know, I also have cardiovascular disease, and this is a very important conversation to have.” asserted

this → speak → disease

McCall added: “Anyone can get sick and when I had my cancer experience, you just suddenly feel vulnerable in a way you weren’t before… “Once you’ve been ill, you think ‘Oh, I thought I was invincible.’” asserted

I → add → way

McCall noted that she was told she had high cholesterol before being diagnosed. asserted

she → note → cholesterol

She said: “I had high cholesterol and had it for quite a long time. “ asserted

I → say → time

It was deemed I had good cholesterol and that offset the bad or something.” asserted

that → deem → bad

McCall urged women not to “brush things off” and make sure they are aware of their health. asserted

they → urge → health

She said: “Heart attacks and cardiovascular disease is rife out there particular in women post menopause. asserted

attacks → say → menopause

“If there’s one takeaway today it’s not to brush things off. asserted

it → ’ → things

CVD is the name of a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. asserted

that → affect → heart

It is often caused by a build up off at in the arteries, which makes it hard for blood to flow through the body, according to the NHS. uncertain

blood → cause → NHS

It can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle or by taking medications if needed. asserted

It → prevent → medications

McCall has had a few problems with her health in recent years. asserted

McCall → have → years

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2025 but said in April she had now received the “all clear” following surgery. asserted

she → diagnose → surgery

McCall also underwent surgery in 2024 to remove a benign brain tumour. asserted

McCall → undergo → tumour

She has also featured in multiple other shows, including Bafta award-winning series Long Lost Family, Million Pound Drop and The Masked Singer. asserted

She → feature → series

Davina McCall, 59, reveals new health battle

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