The boxing legend looked relaxed at the Great North Run just days ago but has been voluntarily admitted with a “severe bout of depression”
Frank Bruno has been readmitted to hospital after suffering a devastating relapse in his bipolar disorder battle.
The boxing legend, who has been sectioned three times in the past 12 years, went voluntarily with a “severe bout of depression”.
Just days ago Frank looked happy and relaxed as he posed for pictures with fans after finishing the Great North Run.
But the 53-year-old was hiding the anguish of his continuing struggle against bipolar disorder.
who has been sectioned three times in the past 12 years, voluntarily went into a hospital that specialises in treating his condition.
It came after friends and family grew concerned about him.
One close friend said tonight: “It is terribly sad but Frank has been struggling for the last few weeks now and needed to get some help.
“He has taken this step in a bid to try to make sure he gets better and back to his best as soon as he can.
“All that matters now is that Frank focuses on getting well and his recovery. Frank’s a fighter and this is a battle he is determined to win.”
His spokesman Dave Davies added: “After a very busy period Frank decided to seek medical assistance to help with a severe bout of depression.”
Frank was due to talk about his glittering career at a dinner in Lincoln on Friday night but pulled out due to his illness.
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