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Tarrant treated after heart scare | Tarrant treated after heart scare |
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TV host Chris Tarrant has been treated in hospital following a heart scare. | TV host Chris Tarrant has been treated in hospital following a heart scare. |
The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire presenter checked himself for tests after falling ill during a fishing holiday in the Scottish borders. | The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire presenter checked himself for tests after falling ill during a fishing holiday in the Scottish borders. |
The 59-year-old was examined at Kelso hospital for a suspected heart flutter but was given the all-clear. | The 59-year-old was examined at Kelso hospital for a suspected heart flutter but was given the all-clear. |
Tarrant's spokesman said he probably suffered a panic attack and had been under stress following the break-up of his 15-year-marriage to wife Ingrid. | Tarrant's spokesman said he probably suffered a panic attack and had been under stress following the break-up of his 15-year-marriage to wife Ingrid. |
Brian MacLaurin said the TV star was nervous of any chest pain because both his parents had suffered heart problems. | |
Paparazzi | |
"He walked into hospital and had a cardiogram which they did overnight. He walked out of hospital the next morning 100% clear. | |
"In fact he was back on the river at 0930 BST and being chased by paparazzi hiding in the bushes," added Mr McLaurin. | |
The couple announced their separation last month after it was reported that Tarrant was accused of having an affair. | |
He said at the time: "I only have myself to blame for the breakdown of my marriage." | |
His wife Ingrid, 51, is said to be consulting divorce lawyers, seeking an end to their relationship. |