Cilla Black starts rigorous health regime

19-09-2005 23:00

Cilla Black has started a rigorous new health regime because she's scared of dieing and leaving her children parentless.

The former 'Blind Date' host says she's become determined to keep fit since her husband Bobby died of cancer six years ago. Cilla admits she is committed to staying healthy for the future of her three children, Robert, Ben and Jack, who are all in their 20s.

The 62-year-old – who also has a grandson - is quoted in Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "I take such care of my health since Bobby died. They've already lost one parent and I don't want them to lose another one in the near future.

"I do watch what I eat and I try to exercise. Something like Bobby's death can really make you think about your own future."

Cilla says she also stays slim for television, and revealed she was horrified when she first realised the cameras add weight. shock."

The red-haired star revealed when she started her TV career she was confident she was thin enough until she saw herself on screen for the first time.

She explained: "When I saw myself on telly for the first time and I realised how many pounds the camera adds. It was a terrible