Patti Newton shares a photo of husband Bert ahead of his 83rd birthday

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    Patti Newton shares a photo of husband Bert in hospital ahead of his 83rd birthday – as the showbusiness legend continues to recover after having his leg amputated

    Australian television legend Bert Newton will be forced to celebrate his 83rd birthday without his family by his side as he remains in hospital.

    Patti Newton, 76, confirmed the news on Thursday before releasing a fun family photo taken before Victoria’s extended lockdown. 

    ‘Bert is still in hospital, it’s a very long hard journey,’ Patti told The Herald Sun.

    So sweet! Bert and Patti Newton have shared a sweet family photo with their grandchildren ahead of his 83rd birthday on Friday

    So sweet! Bert and Patti Newton have shared a sweet family photo with their grandchildren ahead of his 83rd birthday on Friday

    ‘Lots of ups and downs, but he has a great attitude and still smiling, we are taking every day as a plus.’

    The picture shows Bert and his wife surrounded by their grandkids – daughter Lauren’s children Lola, nine, Monty, five, Perla, two, and Alby, 10 months. 

    The showbusiness legend is continuing to recover after having his leg amputated in May. as a result of an infection. 

    Separated: 'Bert is still in hospital, it's a very long hard journey,' Patti told The Herald Sun. 'Lots of ups and downs, but he has a great attitude and still smiling, we are taking every day as a plus'

     Separated: ‘Bert is still in hospital, it’s a very long hard journey,’ Patti told The Herald Sun. ‘Lots of ups and downs, but he has a great attitude and still smiling, we are taking every day as a plus’

    Patti’s sweet post comes just weeks after she updated fans on Bert’s condition in an Instagram post.

    She shared a photo of Bert in bed, enjoying some dessert as he chatted with his wife of 47 years.

    On Monday, she wrote: ‘After a couple of complications, Bert is doing well with a little rehab and lots of laughs and love.’ 

    Doing well: She shared a photo of Bert in bed, enjoying some dessert as they chatted and wrote:'After a couple of complications, Bert is doing well with a little rehab and lots of laughs and love'

    Doing well: She shared a photo of Bert in bed, enjoying some dessert as they chatted and wrote: ‘After a couple of complications, Bert is doing well with a little rehab and lots of laughs and love’

    Patti did not elaborate on what those complications may have been. 

    The singer and actress concluded the post, ‘Thanks to all the wonderful people looking after him’. 

    Bert’s toe became infected before Christmas and he was experiencing unbearable pain before doctors amputated his right leg just below the knee on Saturday, May 8, in a life-saving operation.   

    Grateful: Patti did not elaborate on what those complications may have been and concluded the post,'Thanks to all the wonderful people looking after him' Pictured here with  granddaughter Lola

    Grateful: Patti did not elaborate on what those complications may have been and concluded the post, ‘Thanks to all the wonderful people looking after him’ Pictured here with  granddaughter Lola

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