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Mark Wright breaks down in tears over nephew's health battle and says 'it just hurts'


EXCLUSIVE Former TOWIE star Mark Wright was left in tears as he spoke about his young nephew Presley's health battle, after the tot was diagnosed with a rare heart condition

The former TOWIE star, 37, was speaking at a special event for The Brompton Fountain, a charity supporting children with serious heart and lung conditions, when he became tearful talking about his young nephew’s journey. “And to my nephew, you’re the bravest little boy I know,” he added, turning his back to the stage to compose himself as the room — including his supportive wife Michelle Keegan — erupted in applause. She opened up Presley first displayed symptoms of a mystery illness a week prior to the hospital dash when he refused food and was vomiting throughout the night, leading him to sleep in Jess and her husband Edward's bed, something which she says is out of character for her son.

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