Michelle Heaton paid a touching tribute to her husband of 12 years Hugh Hanley on Valentine’s Day on Monday.
The former Liberty X star, 42, took to Instagram to post a gallery of images from their romance that included a snap from their wedding in 2010.
She also praised him for acting as a huge pillar of support throughout her health struggles and battles with addiction.
Romantic: Michelle Heaton, 42, paid a touching tribute to her husband of 12 years Hugh Hanley, posting a gallery of images from their romance that included a snap from their wedding in 2010
Touching: Alongside her post, Michelle penned a lengthy caption detailing how Hugh has continued to stand by her during her struggles with addiction and health battles
Among the snaps was a gallery of fun selfies Michelle had taken with Hugh during one of their recent spa breaks.
Michelle’s final snap on her post showed Hugh seated alongside a pool, presumably during a recent family getaway.
In a lengthy caption, the pop singer said: ‘Happy Valentine’s Day to my everything @hughhanley Together for 13.5 years. Married for 11.5 years. Parents for 10 years
‘Helped me through heart problems, my BRCA2 gene, a double mastectomy, total hysterectomy. Stayed by my side whilst navigating early menopause and then I lay onto him the sickness of alcohol and drug addiction!
Proud: In the post’s lengthy caption, the former Liberty X star praised Hugh for standing by her and being a pillar of support throughout her struggles with the early menopause and battles with addiction
Family: Michelle shared the gushing tribute to Hugh for supporting her during her battle with addiction
‘I often get asked how did he stay…. No one would have waited around through all of these things … Well he did, because he knew I was in there, the person he married on that beach in 2010. Because of that I am here, today knowing I’m the luckiest girl alive.
‘We have decided not to make a big deal of valentines today…. Because all we need is each other. Hugh is the most incredible person I’ve ever known. My best friend. My husband.
‘My business partner. The father to our children. The cement that keeps us together. The reasoning when ‘life’ turns up. Our rock! Love you more then the moon and the stars in the sky……’
Hunky: Michelle’s final snap on her post showed Hugh seated alongside a pool, presumably during a recent family getaway
She recently celebrated nine months of sobriety.
And Michelle admitted she prioritised heading straight to the off licence to buy more vodka over doing the school run for her children at the height of her battle with booze.
She checked into The Priory in April last year in a bid to beat her alcohol addiction after being days away from death.
A now tee-total Michelle says her craving for drink was so strong she became consumed by her own needs rather than those of her children Faith, nine, and Aaron, seven.
For advice about drugs and alcohol visit www.talktofrank.com.
Looking back: Last year, Michelle shared a shocking picture of herself looking unwell from before she went to rehab, with the star admitting she was unable to stop drinking for her family
