Former Arsenal and England footballer Jack Wilshere has opened up about his daughter’s heart condition and her recent life-saving operation. His daughter, a five-year-old, underwent a five-hour surgery to fix a hole in her heart, which Wilshere described as 'five hours of hell'. Wilshere and his wife were deeply emotional, fearing '100 per cent' that their daughter would die. The family is now working with the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness about heart conditions in children. Wilshere hopes his daughter's courage and bravery will inspire others, calling her a 'warrior' and acknowledging the many 'warriors' out there. More details were shared in an interview with BBCBreakfast.
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Touching moment ex-England star Jack Wilshere tells his daughter, five, she's a 'warrior' - as he reveals he thought '100 per cent' she would die after doctors found a hole in her heart https://t.co/LmRdU27KL6 https://t.co/miTK30b4pt
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"I love that you call her your heart warrior" ❤️ Jack Wilshere is hoping his incredible daughter can inspire others with her courage and bravery ✨ https://t.co/kwRGXvbqqP
'There are so many warriors out there' Former Arsenal & England footballer Jack Wilshere has spoken to #BBCBreakfast about his daughter's operation to fix a hole in her heart - and why he wants to raise awareness for the British Heart Foundation https://t.co/CMsR9roX9U https://t.co/OT0FaPcyhC
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