Tennis legend Annabel Croft becomes grandmother after daughter gives birth
Annabel Croft Becomes a Grandmother at 59
Annabel Croft, the former tennis star and TV presenter, has shared her joy at becoming a grandmother for the first time at the age of 59. This news comes two years after the passing of her husband, Mel Coleman. Their eldest daughter, Amber, 31, welcomed a baby boy with her husband, Hector Llewellyn, a financier. The newborn, named Arlo William Melvyn Llewellyn, was born on September 16, as announced by Amber on Instagram.
Amber posted heartwarming pictures of the baby on social media, expressing her love and happiness. Annabel, who recently appeared on BBC's Strictly, also shared her excitement and affection for her new grandchild. The family has been through a challenging time following the death of Annabel's husband in 2023 due to sepsis and stage 4 colon cancer.
Lily, Annabel's younger daughter, also celebrated the arrival of her nephew, describing him as perfect. She posted pictures of herself with the baby and shared moments with her sister and mother. The birth of the baby has brought some light to the family after the recent hardships they have faced.
Annabel has spoken about how participating in Strictly helped her cope with grief and find purpose. Despite the sadness of losing her husband, she finds comfort in family milestones like becoming a grandmother. She looks forward to cherishing every moment with her grandchild and finding joy in the simple things in life.
The birth of the baby follows other happy events in the family, including Lily's engagement and her son Charlie's wedding. Annabel, known for her tennis career and TV appearances, continues to find strength and positivity in her life. She believes in embracing new opportunities and not fearing failure, drawing inspiration from her late husband's presence in signs like white feathers and light flares in photos.
The news of becoming a grandmother has been met with love and congratulations from friends and well-wishers, including psychotherapist Julia Samuel. Annabel's journey through grief and joy serves as a testament to resilience and finding happiness in family moments.