Following weeks of “radio silence”, beloved celebrity chef Maggie Beer has offered a heartfelt update to fans following her hospitalisation earlier this year after a fall at her home.
Taking to Instagram, Beer shared that she has been “overwhelmed” by the support she has received following her fall and that although she has “come a long way” in her recovery, she still “has a long way to go”.
“My granddaughter came up and gave me a makeover so I felt brave enough and glam enough to say hello to everyone because it’s been such a long time of radio silence,” she began.
“The support I’ve had from the whole community, Australia wide and from friends and family. I have just been so thankful and overwhelmed.
“I’ve come such a long way but I did underestimate the severity of the injuries and so even though I want to tell you how good I’m feeling now, I still have a long way to go.
“But I will make a full recovery and part of it is the care and the love that has been given.”
Fans were overjoyed to hear from Beer after her long absence, with many sending their best wishes for her recovery.
“You are very much loved, Maggie. Take care of yourself… we’re all wishing you a speedy recovery,” one wrote.
“Take care Maggie we are all thinking of you.”
“Love you dearly Maggie. You’re a beacon. Rest. You so need and deserve this x.”
“We’re all so happy to see your lovely face smiling in the midst of this health challenge. Take Care in your gentle recovery,” commented another.
“So good to hear you’re on the mend. Much strength to you, Maggie!”
Fans originally learned of Beer’s fall and the injuries she sustained after her family took to social media to offer an update on her condition, revealing in a statement that she had suffered “a couple” of injuries, including “minor bone fractures”.
“Hello Friends, it’s Maggie’s family here. Just writing to let you know that following a fall at her home, she’s unfortunately suffered a couple of minor bone fractures and related injuries,” the family wrote at the time.
“Thankfully Col, her husband, was there and she is now in the excellent hands of her doctors who are confident she will make a full recovery.
“It may just take a little while.
“More than anything else, Maggie hates letting people down. But she has multiple events and public engagements coming up that she may have to miss.
“She has asked us to apologise on her behalf to all those affected – and has asked for your patience as she recuperates. Thank you for your understanding.”