'We'll never ever forget that': TV presenter shares heartbreaking experience on Mother's Day
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Mother's Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude.
It's a day when many people pause to honour the women who shaped their lives.
For one television presenter, the lead-up to Mother's Day took a deeper, more poignant meaning that changed her life forever.
Channel Seven presenter Angela Cox recently opened up about the devastating loss she experienced hours before Mother's Day.
Two years ago, Angela's mum passed away just hours before the said celebration.
After a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer, her mum spent her final days in palliative care, surrounded by her family.
Angela shared that she had a strong intuition on her last Friday news bulletin before Mother's Day.
'Normally I'd go home after work because she would sleep, but that evening something didn't feel right,' she shared in an interview.
As she trusted her instincts, Angela joined her brother, sister, and brother-in-law at her mum's bedside and spent the night together as a family.
The next morning, as Angela picked up coffee for her family, her mum passed away.
Angela Cox reflected on the moment, which she deemed as both heartbreaking and strangely fitting.
'It's very much my mother that she would be dramatic and die the day before Mother's Day, so we'll never ever forget that,' she shared in an interview.
She described her mum as someone who had a 'flair' for drama.
However, Angela's grief did not end with her mother's passing.
In 2023, she also faced the difficult realisation that her own dream of motherhood might not come true.
The 'fairy-tale' life she previously imagined—a house, a husband, and two kids—has slipped away.
Yet, these events did not deter Angela Cox from living and enjoying life.
'I felt like I had a ton of bricks on my chest when I was losing my mum, but there was also a silver lining because it made me remember to live large and appreciate my life even if it wasn't quite what I planned,' Angela shared.
Despite her personal challenges, Angela's career continued to flourish.
Last year, Channel Seven made headlines by appointing her as co-anchor of the 7News Sydney weekday 6:00 pm bulletin alongside veteran broadcaster Mark Ferguson.
This change marked a significant shake-up for the network, as Ferguson had been doing the bulletin alone for a decade.
Angela's promotion came at a turbulent time for the media industry, as Channel Seven made tough decisions to restructure its news team.
The network's changes included the sudden departure of longtime presenter Sharyn Ghidella and several other familiar faces.
Angela Cox's story should be a powerful reminder that life doesn't always follow the script people expect.
However, that does not mean that life can't be meaningful, joyful, and full of purpose.
Her openness about grief, resilience, and the importance of living life to the fullest is both comforting and inspiring for many Australians.
Have you experienced a loss around Mother's Day or found yourself reflecting on life's unexpected turns? How do you find comfort during difficult times? Share your stories with us in the comments section below; your words might be just what someone else needs to hear today.
It's a day when many people pause to honour the women who shaped their lives.
For one television presenter, the lead-up to Mother's Day took a deeper, more poignant meaning that changed her life forever.
Channel Seven presenter Angela Cox recently opened up about the devastating loss she experienced hours before Mother's Day.
Two years ago, Angela's mum passed away just hours before the said celebration.
After a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer, her mum spent her final days in palliative care, surrounded by her family.
Angela Cox posted about her mum on social media in honour of Mother's Day. Image Credits: Instagram/Angela Cox
Angela shared that she had a strong intuition on her last Friday news bulletin before Mother's Day.
'Normally I'd go home after work because she would sleep, but that evening something didn't feel right,' she shared in an interview.
As she trusted her instincts, Angela joined her brother, sister, and brother-in-law at her mum's bedside and spent the night together as a family.
The next morning, as Angela picked up coffee for her family, her mum passed away.
Angela Cox reflected on the moment, which she deemed as both heartbreaking and strangely fitting.
'It's very much my mother that she would be dramatic and die the day before Mother's Day, so we'll never ever forget that,' she shared in an interview.
She described her mum as someone who had a 'flair' for drama.
However, Angela's grief did not end with her mother's passing.
In 2023, she also faced the difficult realisation that her own dream of motherhood might not come true.
The 'fairy-tale' life she previously imagined—a house, a husband, and two kids—has slipped away.
Yet, these events did not deter Angela Cox from living and enjoying life.
'I felt like I had a ton of bricks on my chest when I was losing my mum, but there was also a silver lining because it made me remember to live large and appreciate my life even if it wasn't quite what I planned,' Angela shared.
Despite her personal challenges, Angela's career continued to flourish.
Last year, Channel Seven made headlines by appointing her as co-anchor of the 7News Sydney weekday 6:00 pm bulletin alongside veteran broadcaster Mark Ferguson.
This change marked a significant shake-up for the network, as Ferguson had been doing the bulletin alone for a decade.
Angela's promotion came at a turbulent time for the media industry, as Channel Seven made tough decisions to restructure its news team.
The network's changes included the sudden departure of longtime presenter Sharyn Ghidella and several other familiar faces.
Angela Cox's story should be a powerful reminder that life doesn't always follow the script people expect.
However, that does not mean that life can't be meaningful, joyful, and full of purpose.
Her openness about grief, resilience, and the importance of living life to the fullest is both comforting and inspiring for many Australians.
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