Patti Newton has opened up about her health on social media, confirming she is recovering well following her major surgery in May.
The 80-year-old star shared, “Feeling great after my hip replacement surgery last month, trying the stairs , next I’ll be running!! Lots of love around me , thank you ??♀️?”.
When going public with her hip replacement on 21 May, Patti took to Instagram to write, “Had a full hip replacement and feeling fine. Thank you to all at Epworth Hospital and my wonderful surgeon.”
She went on to add a lighthearted note, saying, “I’ll be chasing Alby around again in no time,” referring to her beloved grandson.
Patti’s fans, including several prominent Aussie celebrities, quickly flooded the comment section with their well wishes and encouraging words.
Jess Rowe wrote, “Oh Patti- rest up!!! You’ll be shaking those hips again in no time!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” while Shaynna Blaze chimed in with, “Get well soon! I’m sure you will be dancing up a storm as well.”
Singer Anthony Callea also joined in with his own uplifting message, saying, “You’ll be hula hooping in no time ? Get well soon and as Gloria Estefan said… Get On Your Feet! Xx.”
The news of Patti’s surgery came after she was forced to pull out of multiple performances of Grease: The Musical in January 2025 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She shared on Instagram at the time, “So sorry to be missing the previews for Grease. Unfortunately, Covid has hit me again. Looking forward to being back next week.”
Patti also faced health challenges in December 2023 when she was struck down with COVID-19 just as she was about to begin her run in Grease: The Musical. She had shared on Instagram, “Happy New Year, hope it’s a wonderful 2024. Covid has hit me but wishing the cast of Grease an amazing first show. See you back there soon.”
Despite these setbacks, Patti has continued to remain optimistic, and her fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the stage once she’s fully recovered.
