Suzi Perry reveals her secret heartache

Television presenter Suzi Perry today spoke of her sadness at losing a second baby, revealing she suffered a devastating miscarriage last year.

But the 40-year-old said she is determined to put her life in perspective, helped by her work as a patron of children's charity Promise Dreams.

She said: "I am finding it very difficult to have children and the clock is unfortunately ticking."

In 2009 the Gadget Show presenter suffered an ectopic pregnancy that almost killed her. And now she is coming to terms with her new loss, admitting the experience has had a big impact on her and her husband Bastien Boosten.

Speaking in the new edition of Wolverhampton Magazine, Suzi said she had been helped enormously by Wolverhampton-based charity Promise Dreams.

She said: "We had planned a date when we would have a baby and of course it is very upsetting. But I have no idea what parents go through when they have a terminally ill child."

The former Smestow School pupil, who worked as a lighting technician at the Grand Theatre, is passionate about the charity, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

It raises money for children who are seriously or terminally ill, providing treatment and support.

A memory of a child shaking hands with Mickey Mouse brought tears to the former model's eyes.

Tragically, she said, the youngster died just days after meeting her favourite cartoon character — a moment made possible thanks to Promise Dreams.

The organisation has helped almost 1,000 children including, six-year-old Zak Macefield from Sedgley.

It paid for a specialist bed for Zak who suffers from the extremely rare illness Kabuki Syndrome.

Suzi, who is recovering from a recent bout of kidney stones, also spoke fondly of her own childhood.

"I loved growing up in Wolverhampton," she said.

"I had great opportunities and I always defend it when it is criticised. I quite like the fact people do have an opinion on the city — it means it has an identity."

* Read the full interview in May's edition of Wolverhampton Magazine, out tomorrow.