Patti Newton breaks her silence on her husband Bert’s “health crisis”
<p>Patti Newton, Bert Newton’s wife of 45 years, spoke to <em>The Morning Show</em>’s Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies about the rumours surrounding her husband’s ill-health.</p>
<p>Patti confirmed all was well with Bert, saying that a more laidback work schedule has done the trick.</p>
<p>“He’s fabulous, absolutely fabulous,” Patti confirmed to Larry and Kylie.</p>
<p>“He’s 81 this year, and he’s doing so well.</p>
<p>“He could work a lot if he wanted to. But he picks and chooses. He’s got the grandchildren.”</p>
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<p>Although the pair plan on celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary this year by “sleeping”, that doesn’t seem likely as their daughter Lauren has welcomed her fifth child, Perla.</p>
<p>“Pearly’s been a wonderful addition to the family, and she’s a really good baby, which is lucky for five,” Lauren confirmed.</p>
<p>Patti is thrilled about being a grandparent, as she’s very hands on, with Larry asking whether or not the duo are involved in their grandchildren's day-to-day lives.</p>
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<p>“I think it’s the best thing we’ve ever done, being grandparents. We absolutely love it,” Patti confirmed.</p>
<p>“We have a seven-year-old who just adores Bert. His favourite thing is when they play ‘Doctors and Nurses’, where he can just lie down.”</p>
