Kate Beckinsale’s Grieving Process and Health Struggles: A Journey Through Loss and Healing

Kate Beckinsale recently opened up about her grieving process following the death of her stepfather Roy Battersby in January. In an Instagram post on April 20, the 50-year-old actress encouraged her followers to “do all the things” while dealing with the loss of a loved one. She also hinted that her ongoing health issues are related to her stomach, mentioning pain in her gut among the things she listed to do while grieving.

Beckinsale has been open about her recent hospital visits and shared now-deleted photos on social media that raised concerns about her health. Earlier this month, she wore a T-shirt that read “TUMMY TROUBLES SURVIVOR,” suggesting that her medical troubles may be stomach-related. In an Instagram carousel post, she sported the graphic tee while posing with her dog and wearing a black hair bow, a recent signature accessory of hers.

Her health concerns first came to light in March when she shared a since-deleted tribute post to her mother on her birthday and Mother’s Day in the U.K. The emotional post included photos of the actress in a hospital bed with teary eyes, thanking those who support and love her during challenging times. Despite sharing additional hospital photos since then, Beckinsale has not disclosed the nature of her illness.