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Lily Collins Celebrates Dad Phil's 75th Birthday Amid Health Struggles

Actress Lily Collins posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute celebrating her father, music legend Phil Collins, on his 75th birthday. She shared nostalgic photos and expressed deep gratitude for their bond and his life's work. The post comes as Phil Collins has been open about significant health struggles, including nerve damage, kidney issues, and requiring full-time nursing care. Despite these challenges, he expressed a sense of resilience, stating "it's all right now."

Key Points: Lily Collins Honors Phil Collins' 75th Birthday

  • Emotional birthday tribute
  • Phil Collins' health challenges revealed
  • Close father-daughter bond
  • Instagram post with nostalgic photos
  • Singer's struggles with nerve damage and kidney issues
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"Count myself so lucky": Lily Collins rings in dad Phil's 75th birthday with emotional post

Lily Collins shares emotional tribute for father Phil Collins' 75th birthday, reflecting on his health challenges and their close bond.

"I count myself so lucky to have hugged you, laughed with you, and reminisced with you on such a monumental day. - Lily Collins"

Washington DC, February 1

Actress Lily Collins rang in her dad Phil Collins' 75th birthday with an adorable message and pictures that showed just how close they are.

The 'Emily in Paris' star, 36, on Saturday, took to her Instagram account to share a post of herself and Phil smiling together, along with two old polaroids of them and a sweet picture of her as a little girl in his arms.

"Yesterday Dad turned 75 and I feel so grateful to have celebrated together," Lily wrote. "For all you've accomplished, all the joy you've brought so many all over the world for ALL these years, all the lessons we've learned, all the memories we've shared, and all the new ones to come, thank you."

"I count myself so lucky to have hugged you, laughed with you, and reminisced with you on such a monumental day. Proud is an understatement. Love you to the moon and back again."

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Her post comes at a time when Phil Collins is dealing with several health problems. The singer, according to PEOPLE, recently said on the BBC's Eras podcast that he now has a full-time nurse to help him with his medicine. He has faced nerve damage, knee trouble, kidney issues, and type 2 diabetes.

"I have a 24-hour live in nurse to make sure I take my medication as I should do. I've had challenges with my knee. I had everything that could go wrong with me, did go wrong with me," he told host Zoe Ball on the podcast, as per PEOPLE.

"I got COVID in hospital. My kidneys started to back up. Everything seemed to converge at the same time," he continued. "It's just been a difficult, interesting, frustrating last few years. But it's all right now."

Lily is Phil's daughter with actress Jill Tavelman. He is also the father of four other children from his previous marriages.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Phil Collins' music is the soundtrack of my college days! "In the Air Tonight" is timeless. It's sad to hear about his health struggles. Lily's post is a lovely tribute. In our culture, we deeply respect our elders, and this shows that value is universal.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the father-daughter love is nice, the article feels a bit intrusive focusing so much on his health problems on his birthday. The celebration should be the focus. Hope he is surrounded by love and good care.
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Sarah B
The old polaroids are so precious! It reminds me of digging out old family albums with my parents. These moments are what truly matter. Health issues in later years are tough, but having family by your side makes all the difference.
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Vikram M
फ़िल कॉलिन्स को 75वें जन्मदिन की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं! (Many happy returns for his 75th birthday!). His music has given joy to millions, including here in India. It's good to see a celebrity using their platform to show genuine family love instead of just glamour.
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Karthik V
This hits close to home. My father also has diabetes and knee issues. It's a daily struggle. Having a full-time nurse is a privilege many in India can't afford. Wishing strength to Phil and all families dealing with similar health battles.

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