Sir Rod Stewart's ex-wife, Alana Stewart, 80, has revealed she's recovering from a "stubborn" lung infection that left her hospitalised this month.
The former model and actress revealed she's been taking "every kind" of antibiotic to try and overcome the illness, which occurred a matter of weeks after she was struck down with Covid.
The 80-year-old informed her 116k Instagram followers of the health woe in a new video shared on Tuesday morning.
She told her fans from the hospital's garden: "I've been getting IV antibiotics for this infection I've had in my lungs for a really long time.
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Rod Stewart and ex-wife Alana were married for five years from 1979 to 1984
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"I've been on every kind of oral antibiotic, and it hasn't gotten rid of it. So now I'm doing two weeks of IV antibiotics.
"I can't say that it's fun, but I'm really hoping that this is going to work, and I'm going to feel 100 per cent great and healthy again.
"Anyway, I'm doing good, I'm downstairs in their meditation garden, which is absolutely beautiful. I'm so fortunate to be able to come down here and walk every day."
In the accompanying caption, she explained further: "I’ve been off the radar for a bit, getting treated in the hospital with IV antibiotics for a stubborn lung infection.
"My doctors have been advising me to do this for a while, and I finally listened and bit the bullet, and here I am.
"I have to admit I was terrified of IV antibiotics because I have allergies to so many medications, but so far so good.
"Being here isn’t the worst thing in the world…getting waited on and not having to do errands and deal with everyday life. I’m grateful to the doctors and nurses here who have all been so nice, and I’m hoping for a speedy recovery."
Fans and famous faces alike rushed to wish Ms Stewart well, including legendary actress Joan Collins, who 'liked' the post.
Rod Stewart and Alana pictured in 1978
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Elsewhere, one fan penned: "Oh Alana, Wishing You A Full Recovery! Hopefully The Antibiotic Drip Will Get Rid Of Your Infection Soon!"
"I’m glad you posted so your friends and followers can Pray for you to get better... Praying for your recovery xxx," a second echoed.
While a third weighed in: "So sorry you're not feeling so good Alana, such a lovely kind lady, Rest is best recovery and wishing everything goes well. Beautiful gardens, will be thinking and praying for you."
"You look beautiful..would never guess you were sick!! God Speed your healing Alana," a fourth added before a fifth commented: "Oh wow, take care of yourself, and get well soon. You look beautiful. Prayers lifted for healing." (sic)
Rod Stewart and Alana share two children
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Her latest hospitalisation comes less than a month after the Maggie May singer's ex-wife revealed she'd been battling Covid at the start of September.
In a separate post shared on September 6, Ms Stewart had informed her followers: "I’ve been MIA this past week because I came down with Covid on Monday. Ugh! It seems to be going around again.
"I’ve been slowly getting better. I’m getting an IV of fluids and vitamins here at @sollishealth. I’m so very grateful to @carmencarelaser for helping me get through this with no complications. So far so good.
"Covid always scares me because things have a tendency to go into my lungs and turn into bronchitis, or, God forbid, pneumonia.
"I’m told the best thing to do for anyone who gets it (as long as it’s a mild case) is lots of rest, fluids, and the right supplements. Keep you posted. Stay well, everyone!" (sic)
Ms Stewart was married to Sir Rod from 1979 to 1984. The two shared two children: daughter Kimberly Stewart, 46, and son Sean Stewart, 45