David Walliams's supermodel ex-wife Lara Stone, 42, reveals she's been diagnosed with breast cancer as she admits it's a 'huge shock' and she's already undergoing treatment

David Walliams's ex-wife Lara Stone has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment.The Dutch supermodel, 42, who was married to the comedian and author, 55, for five years and shares a son with him, said the diagnosis had come as a 'huge shock' but that she was grateful the disease had been detected early.Lara announced the news in an Instagram post on Saturday as she urged women not to ignore changes to their bodies.She wrote: 'Since it's still officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share that I have recently been diagnosed and am undergoing treatment for breast cancer.'This has obviously been a huge shock, and I'm so grateful to have found it early.'Explaining why she had decided to make her diagnosis public, the Victoria's Secret model continued: 'I don't often share my personal life online, but if this post will make just 1 person check their breasts, or make that appointment they've been putting off, it's worth sharing. Please don't ignore changes to your body.' David Walliams' ex-wife Lara Stone has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment The Dutch supermodel, 42, who was married to the comedian and author, 55, for five years and shares a son with him, said the diagnosis had come as a 'huge shock' [pictured togther in 2014]The announcement was accompanied by a pink breast cancer awareness graphic carrying the message: 'Check your breasts it could save your life.'Lara, who has appeared on the covers of Vogue and fronted major campaigns for Calvin Klein lingerie and Versace, did not reveal when she received her diagnosis, what stage the cancer is at or what treatment she is undergoing.Her announcement prompted an outpouring of support from friends in the fashion industry.Fellow supermodel Karen Elson wrote: 'Lara, sending you so much love and strength. We are here for you.'M&S model Laura Bailey added: 'Sending love x,' while casting director Rosie Vogel wrote: 'Sending so much love to you Lara. Thank you for posting and being willing to share!'The diagnosis comes five years after Lara married her second husband, British property developer David Grievson, whom she met on dating app Tinder in 2018.The couple became engaged in February 2020 and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in July 2021. They welcomed their first child together, a son named Bob, in July 2023, making Lara a mother of two.Lara is also mother to Alfred, 13, whom she shares with her first husband, Little Britain co-creator David Walliams. Lara announced the news in an Instagram post on Saturday as she urged women not to ignore changes to their bodies The announcement was accompanied by a pink breast cancer awareness graphic carrying the message: 'Check your breasts it could save your life' Her announcement prompted an outpouring of support from friends in the fashion industryThe former couple began dating in 2009 before announcing their engagement in January 2010 and marrying at London's Claridge's hotel four months later.Their marriage made them one of Britain's most high-profile celebrity couples, but they separated in March 2015, when Alfred was just a toddler.Lara has previously spoken candidly about the difficulties of their separation and the importance of maintaining a good relationship for their son.Discussing their co-parenting arrangements, she said: 'Sometimes really different people work together - but maybe not for ever. It's awful getting divorced.'She added: 'He's the happiest kid - really happy to be home with me and really happy to be home with his dad, so what more could you ask for?'In a separate interview with Dutch Vogue in 2022, Lara admitted she had found the intense public scrutiny surrounding her relationship with the comedian 'bewildering and terrifying'.Her cancer announcement also comes amid a turbulent period for her ex-husband, who was dropped by his longtime publisher HarperCollins last December following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female employees.The company announced that it would no longer publish new books by David, whose children's titles have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide.Last month, HarperCollins confirmed that it would also stop publishing his existing back catalogue, including bestsellers Gangsta Granny and The Boy in the Dress.David has strongly denied the allegations, with his representative previously insisting he had not been informed of any complaints or given an opportunity to respond to them.