George Best’s ex-wife Angie Best is cancer-free after surgery

On Saturday, Angie Best revealed she is officially cancer-free after major colon surgery, marking the end of a seven-month battle that included unconventional treatment in Switzerland.

Angie Best, 74, shared the news in a lengthy Instagram video, captioning the clip: “Bit different from all the miserable videos of the last 7 months. I’m a truly happy grateful girl, it’s over.” She underwent keyhole surgery on 19 July to remove the last of the cancer, following chemotherapy and immunotherapy that shrank a 30cm tumour down to a tiny remnant.

What happened?

Angie Best was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in January, with the disease spreading to her liver. She combined homeopathic remedies with traditional medicine, including mistletoe therapy-a European treatment using extracts from the mistletoe plant used alongside chemotherapy. Her son Calum revealed a positive update last month that she had no more cancer in her liver.

Yet the 30cm tumour in her colon required surgery. Angie underwent a laparoscopy on 19 July to remove the remaining cancer. Doctors shrank the tumour first, then cut it out in a procedure she compared to an interior designer rearranging furniture. She spent three days on fluids only, then her first meal on day four-a sensible white meal-before passing stool normally over the next two days.

Why it matters for George Best

Angie Best is the ex-wife of the late Northern Irish football legend George Best, whose own legacy looms large over her public journey. Her battle with cancer unfolded under the glare of social media, where she documented her hair loss and symptoms. The mistletoe therapy she pursued is controversial, with some European practitioners believing it can stimulate the immune system.

Her recovery now opens a new chapter. Angie, who has spent time between her UK home and the Swiss clinic, plans to “reinvent myself at the ripe old age of 74.” She must wait eight more days before returning home, but she’s already plotting her next steps.

What comes next?

Angie Best’s focus is on healing. She’s under orders to rest, but she’s not slowing down. “All I’ve got to do now is get better,” she said. “I’ve got so much I want to do.” Her battle has been as much mental as physical, with nerves racking her ahead of the surgery.

She’s promised to share more of her journey as she rebuilds. For now, the news of her cancer-free status stands as a turning point-one that arrives just days after her operation and weeks after her last update on liver scans.