Alan Titchmarsh makes heartbreaking obituary prediction

Alan Titchmarsh had a heartbreaking prediction about his own obituary. The 76-year-old fears he will "die at a relatively young age" after his dad died at the age of just 62, and now "takes tablets every day" to help keep on top of his health. Heart disease runs in the star's family, so Alan takes statins thanks to his doctor's advice.

He shared: "The thing is, the men in my family have had a tendency to die from heart disease at a relatively young age. My dad, for instance, died suddenly in 1986 from a heart attack, aged just 62." He added: "Outliving my dad has made me think about things. The truth of the matter is that I've decided to ease up a bit, and pace myself."

But he had a lighter outlook on death during an interview with The Guardian. Asked how he feels seeing "decking and water features" scattered around towns - thanks to his gardening influence - he replied: "Guilty. I know all my obituaries will include the word 'decking'."

The Gardeners' World star has been candid about his health over the years, explaining he has even had to turn down Strictly Come Dancing due to aches and pains he suffers from gardening.

He has "bad knees" and "stabbing pains in the back from carrying paving slabs and large posts" - but he refuses to retire from TV.

He told Great British Life in 2018: "It has been suggested that I should take it easier but I really don't want to retire. I think we all need a purpose in life, a reason to get up in the morning. So at the very least I will always be a gardener it is what I am and I couldn't do without it."

He added: "I [also] like the contrasting fun of my TV work which is never dull so, really, I would not want to give it all up and retire."