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Phillip Schofield in hospital vigil

Published Tuesday, Feb 19 2008, 10:50 GMT | By Alex Fletcher
Phillip Schofield in hospital vigil
Phillip Schofield has spent several weeks sleeping in a hospital alongside his ill father.

The Dancing On Ice host has reportedly been spending all his time off work with his 72-year-old father Brian at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London.

According to The Sun, Schofield has slept on a camp bed in Brian's ward for most of the last month.

A hospital source said: "It has been heart-warming to see Phillip caring for his dad. It’s an inspiration.

"One minute he’d be giving a flawless performance on Dancing On Ice and 40 minutes later he’d be climbing into a put-up bed by his dad’s side. It’s obvious they share a deep bond."

Schofield is on compassionate leave from This Morning this week.

A show spokesperson commented: "Phillip’s father has been very ill. The family have been with him constantly and he is now home."
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