Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field shares 'difficult' family news and says 'we've all cried'

Ayda, who shares four children with pop star Robbie Williams said the news had been 'shocking and difficult for us all to privately process'

Ayda Field revealed her family had been hit with some 'shocking' news that had been 'difficult' for them to process. Robbie Williams' wife said they had 'all cried together' after learning her mother, Gwen, was 'fighting for her life'.

The mum-of-four shared the news with her Instagram followers on Thursday afternoon. She wrote: "As many of you might know, my mother, Gwen, is my very best friend. What you may not know, is that my best friend is currently fighting for her life.

"A couple of months ago, my mother, a breast cancer survivor (and thriver) was given the news her cervical cancer had come back and metastasized. The news has been shocking and difficult for us all to privately process."

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Ayda continued: "She’s cried. I’ve cried. We’ve all cried together. There have been many moments of deep sadness. And yet, also moments of profound beauty and joy, in very unexpected ways.

"This is a battle. And what my mother has lost in hair and weight, she has more than gained in strength and bravery. I am lucky to have such a warrior mummy showing me the way. And I have deep gratitude, that in this moment right now, she is here to fight another day."

Ayda said she was sharing the news in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She said: "Sadly, one in two people will be affected by some form of cancer during their lifetime. For those of you who have faced cancer, are facing cancer, or will face it sometime in your lives, I hold your hand in solidarity. I am ready to fight back with you."

Alan Carr was one of many sending Ayda words of support following the post as he said: "Sending so much love to Gwen." Radio presenter Gaby Roslin wrote: "Sending love and strength."

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha added: "Ayda .. you will have made your mama proud today. Big hugs hunny." EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer posted: "Sending love to your mum."