Katie Price has disclosed that her mother, Amy Price, remains hospitalized and is in a critical condition. Amy, 74, has been battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a terminal lung disease, since her diagnosis in 2017. IPF is characterized by scarring of the lungs, which progressively impairs breathing, according to the NHS.
In a recent update on her podcast, "The Katie Price Show," the television personality stated, "Mum is still in hospital. She’s very poorly at the minute." Despite her health struggles, Amy Price reportedly remains engaged with her family's activities, with Price adding, "She loves watching what we’re doing. She loves us at the NTAs, she loved it, seeing us all there."
This news follows Price's earlier concerns expressed during the filming of the Sky documentary "Nothing To Hide" in July, when she admitted to being terrified of losing her mother. "There were so many times we thought we were gonna lose mum through the filming," Price shared. "She just keeps battling through and I never thought she’d make the BAFTAs [in February], none of us did."
Earlier in May, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Price had also spoken about her mother's health, telling host Susanna Reid, "My mum is poorly." She addressed her mother directly during the segment, saying, "Mum, I know you're watching. I know you're unwell, but I just want to say that I love you so much. I'm coming to see you tomorrow, so yeah, she's not well at the moment, really not well."
Amy Price had previously faced an infection two months prior to the Good Morning Britain interview. Last year, Katie Price described her mother's ongoing health challenges as "frustrating," noting that while Amy remains mentally sharp, she is limited in her physical capabilities. "She can't do the things that she used to do, which is frustrating for her," Katie explained on her podcast. Amy herself expressed frustration, telling her daughter, "It's not doing me any good because I'm meant to walk to help myself," in reference to mobility assistance.
When Amy was first diagnosed with IPF, medical professionals estimated a life expectancy of up to five years. In 2022, Katie Price indicated that her mother had only had "two weeks left to live" before finding a lung donor. Providing a health update in November 2024, Amy Price shared that recovery was a slow process with expected setbacks, but she was progressing. She noted the challenges of post-lung transplant recovery, particularly the need for exercise to combat breathlessness and ensure the transplanted lung functions correctly. She confirmed undergoing a single lung transplant and the ongoing effort to maintain its function through physical activity.