Angie Best, the first wife of football legend George Best, has been diagnosed with colon cancer that has tragically spread to her liver. The devastating news was shared by her son, TV personality Calum Best, in an emotional video posted to Instagram, leaving fans heartbroken.
Fighting back tears, Calum revealed that his 73-year-old mother received the diagnosis just weeks ago. He admitted he struggled for days to find the right words, explaining that honesty was the only thing that mattered when it came to his mum’s health. He described Angie as someone who had always lived a life devoted to fitness, wellbeing, and caring for mind and body — yet cancer, he said, “doesn’t discriminate.”
Calum shared that the illness has already progressed, confirming that the colon cancer has spread to Angie’s liver. Opening up about the toll it has taken on him emotionally, he confessed that he hadn’t cried in years but found himself on an emotional rollercoaster he never expected to face.
In a heartbreaking plea, Calum announced that he has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of specialist treatment and care. He admitted that, as difficult as it was to say, he simply cannot manage the financial burden alone. He explained that the family now needs access to specialist doctors, advanced treatment options and professional care to give Angie the best possible chance.
Calum told supporters that any contribution, no matter how small, would help fund the specialist care his mother urgently needs. He also promised to keep fans updated throughout the journey, adding that Angie herself will share videos when she feels strong enough.
Alongside Calum’s message, Angie shared her own powerful words through her son’s Instagram. Declaring she is “ready to fight,” she outlined her plans to pursue immunotherapy, targeted chemotherapy designed to shrink tumours without destroying vital immune cells, interventional radiology, and liver-directed treatments. She also explained that the funds raised will help cover living expenses, home care and travel, as consultations and research are costly but vital.
Angie, who married George Best in the 1970s and welcomed Calum in 1981, ended her message with a defiant note of optimism, urging supporters to wish her luck as she faces the battle ahead.
