James Haskell has revealed he underwent secret surgery on his arm, just days after his father’s death.

The former English rugby player, 40, took to social media to pay tribute to his dad Jonathan, who recently pᴀssed away after a long illness.

Previously announcing his death, James told his followers: ‘This is never an easy thing to write.

‘My dad has pᴀssed away, and while it’s unbearably sad, it’s also a celebration of an incredible man.’

The former I’m A Celebrity campmate added: ‘He made me who I am. He supported me at every game, pushed me to be better, and loved me unconditionally.

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James Haskell has revealed he underwent secret surgery on his arm following his father’s death after a long illness

The former English rugby player, 40, took to social media to pay tribute to his dad Jonathan, who recently pᴀssed away after a long illness

‘His work ethic was second to none. He was an amazing husband, a loving father, and a man who would help anyone in need.”

On Monday, James raised a glᴀss to his father, sharing a picture of him drinking his favourite drink, writing: ‘It’s never easy losing someone you love, but moments like these are made a little more bearable @remymartin.

‘Their Cognac was one of my old man’s favourites. Raising a glᴀss feels like the perfect way to honour his memory and celebrate his life.’

As the dad-of-one raised a glᴀss for his father, one fan noticed James’ right hand was bandaged. 

The eagle-eyed follower probed: ‘Hope u are ok bro what happened to the hand mate.’

James was swift to reply, revealing: ‘Had a screw removed, wear and tear throughout the years.’

James recently admitted what really caused his marriage to Chloe Madeley to end after five years of marriage

James, who shares a daughter with Chloe, recently revealed his love of boozing contributed to the breakdown of their marriage

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According to the NHS, the procedure is typically carried out under local or general anesthesia.

Meanwhile, James recently admitted what really caused his marriage to Chloe Madeley to end after five years of marriage. 

Haskell and Chloe, 37, the daughter of television presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, split when their daughter, Bodhi, was aged just one at the time.

He explained his love of boozing contributed to the demise of their union.

‘If I put more time into my marriage than I did Guinness, then I wouldn’t be divorced now,’ Haskell said.

Speaking at the Pub in the Park festival in west London, James said he now has a much better relationship with Chloe.

‘It’s one of those things in life where some things don’t work out, but I have so much love for my daughter and Chloe,’ he told the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden. ‘It’s team work.’

He added: ‘What we all forget is when you have children and a marriage finishes, it’s all about the kids. Chloe and I are amazing co-parents. Our priority is always Bodhi.’ 

Haskell said he’s now single after dating advertising executive Helen Barclay at the start of the year.

‘I don’t really date,’ he says. ‘My priority is not that at the moment. I don’t need anyone. I’m very happy and comfortable. My focus is, obviously, saying goodbye to my dad, work, and being the best dad in the best order.’