Gigi Hadid tearfully honors mother in her struggle with Lyme disease
Gigi Hadid delivered a heart-wrenching speech during this week's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, honoring her mother's struggle with Lyme disease.
"Tonight we're honoring the person that, more than anyone that I know, is hope for Lyme disease awareness: my mom," Hadid said. "For your fight, for your passion, and for your making your journey one that will help so many."
She actually delivered the speech last year, but it didn't air until the March 22 episode.
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The short segment is an eye-opening look into the family's dynamic as other members also suffer from the disease.
Gigi delivered her personally-penned speech through teary eyes, and extolled the difficult times her mother has gone through with the illness. But, she also credited her mother with remaining inspirational along the way.
Afterward, her mother, Yolanda, took the stage accepting an award. She thanked Gigi for exceeding all her expectations and her family for staying by her side.
"I know this hasn't been a walk in the park," Yolanda said. "I don't know if it's heart-breaking or heartwarming ... it's kind of in between."
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