shared a heartbreaking update after visiting his parents in In 2023, . Thea as she faces her declining health. Last year, Peter celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary and paid tribute to them, at the time acknowledging how "really tough it is to see your parents age or become ill."

Now the 51-year-old singer, who shares Theo, Amelia, 10, and as well as Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with his ex , has returned from his travels Down Under to visit his mother amid her health struggles and given a heartbreaking update.

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Speaking exclusively to in his column, he said: “Being with my mum and dad in was incredible, but understandably also very emotional. I went with my brother, Michael, and we got to spend quality time with my sister as well. The hardest bit for me is leaving them. Both Mum and Dad are on the decline, unfortunately, especially my mum.

“Every moment was incredible. Thank you to everyone for all the lovely messages I received when I was there. Even though I know it’s part of life, I can assure you it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. I should be back there very soon for the premier of my upcoming film Jafaica, which will be amazing.”

In January 2023, he jetted off to Australia to visit his mum and dad with Emily, and Pete's kids with , Junior, 18 and Princess, 16, went along for the trip. Being with his parents "meant the " to him and he revealed how it was 'cruel' to watch the conditions take hold.

After sharing snaps from his vacation on , Pete answered a few supportive comments posted by fans. He said: "We worry every single day as it takes hold. I will cherish every moment I have." In another reply, Pete explained: "It's so cruel seeing it take hold."

In December, after announcing he and Emily are expecting a baby, the singer explained he decided to keep the news from his mum. He said that his mum's health battles have been "very difficult" in recent years and he decided to keep his happy news a secret in case things went wrong in Emily's .

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