Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke has revealed the heart-wrenching moment he nearly lost his mother to a life-threatening brain condition.

The 25-year-old content creator, who is part of this year's BBC Strictly line-up, opened up about the family trauma in 2015 when his mum was rushed into intensive care.

Known as George Clarkey online, he recalled how his mother had always been "kind and giving, making cards, cakes, and chocolate bars" for him and his sister. But everything changed one day when she suddenly collapsed and was taken to hospital.

"I saw her being wheeled out, and she didn't recognise me," he said. "That summer was filled with hospital visits as she relearned who we were. She even called me 'Fat Boy' for a whi

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