Lisa Snowdon almost died after contracting meningitis Model/broadcaster Lisa Snowdon has revealed she almost died after contracting meningitis - revealing doctors called her parents and told them to "come and say goodbye". 23 March 2026 Lisa Snowdon almost died after contracting meningitis Lisa Snowdon has opened up about her battle with meningitis The model/broadcaster, 54, was struck down with the illness back in 2010 - when she was 38 - and she's revealed her condition was so grave doctors called her parents and told them to "come and say goodbye".