Andrew and Tristan Tate's mother Eileen Tate hospitalized for 'emergency surgery' after suffering heart attack

LONDON, ENGLAND: Eileen Tate, the mother of Andrew and Tristan Tate who are facing charges of human trafficking, rape, and organized crime in Romania, has been rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack.

The incident happened just hours before a crucial court hearing for the brothers who are seeking permission to leave the country and visit their mother in Luton.

Andrew and Tristan Tate request privacy and consideration

A spokesman for the Tate brothers stated to the Daily Mail, saying: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the urgent news that the mother of Andrew and Tristan suffered a sudden heart attack this afternoon and was immediately rushed to the hospital."

“The situation is ongoing and, at this stage, it is our understanding that she will be undergoing emergency surgery. Her discharge from the hospital is contingent on the success of this critical procedure. The brothers kindly request privacy and consideration from the public and media as they navigate through these uncertain moments," the spokesperson added.

"They are profoundly grateful for the support and understanding from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. In light of this critical and devastating situation, Andrew and Tristan are hopeful that the court will expedite their request to temporarily leave the country to be with their mother and support her during this challenging time," the spokesperson continued.

Andrew Tate is approaching court for an emergency visit to London 

Andrew Tate, who is also known as ‘Cobra Tate’, is a former kickboxing champion and a reality TV star. Following the news of the heart attack, Andrew Tate tweeted, "My mother has had a heart attack and is in hospital. I am going to court tomorrow to request an emergency visit to London."

In response to the tweet, scores of people wrote prayers for her quick recovery in the comments section. 

Andrew and Tristan Tate are accused of leading a human trafficking ring

Andrew, 36, and his younger brother Tristan, 34, are accused of leading a human trafficking ring with two others as well as rape and organized crime.

They are alleged to have lured women to their £600,000 or $7,60,344 villa on the outskirts of Bucharest and several were then reportedly forced to perform in sexually explicit videos which were sold online.

The brothers, who grew up on the infamous Marsh farm estate in Luton, have denied the allegations and claimed they are being framed by corrupt officials. They were arrested in August 2022 and placed under house arrest, but were later released with the condition that they do not leave Romania.

Andrew Tate, also known as ‘Cobra Tate’, has assets worth millions seized

Earlier this month, a court rejected Andrew’s bid to have his seized assets worth £10 million or $1,26,72,400 including 15 luxury cars, watches and properties returned to him after they were confiscated by police, as per reports.

He claimed that the assets were legally acquired and that he was a victim of a political vendetta. A source close to the brothers told the publication, "We really do hope the Court of Appeal will look favourably on their request to leave the country given the current situation with their mother."

They said this was a "critical time for them and they should be with her."