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Supermodel Elle MacPherson broke down in tears during a fashion show in Australia on Wednesday as she opened up about her dad's illness.

The beauty travelled to her native country from her adopted Britain to take to the catwalk in Sydney, launching airline Virgin Blue's new pilots' uniform.

But she was so overcome being back Down Under near her family, she welled up as she talked about father Peter Gow, who had surgery two weeks ago to treat prostate cancer.

She told the crowd as her voice broke, "It's wonderful to be home. I miss my family... I'm going to get a bit emotional... particularly (for) my dad, who is a bit unwell."

Gow was given the all-clear following the operation, and he has put Macpherson's emotions down to jet lag.

He tells the Sydney Daily Telegraph, "I have been a bit unwell. I'm sorry Elle was upset. She is probably a bit tired after travelling a long way. We love each other very much and I draw incredible strength from my children. She is probably a bit tired after travelling a long way. I'm on the way back. They are confident they got it all. It has been a bit of a shock actually."...

She's graced the covers of magazines around the world for over 20 years, she's still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful women on the planet, and even more impressively she's a very successful businesswoman with her own lingerie and skincare ranges. Meanwhile, the original supermodel's latest project involves taking the helm of Living series Britain's Next Top Model. But how much do you really know about Elle Macpherson? Here are ten fast facts about the Aussie stunner. 1. Eleanor Nancy Gow was born in Sydney, Australia on March 29, 1963. Her father was former rugby league team Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks president Peter Gow and her mum Frances was a nurse. 2. Elle's many talents include being able to speak fluent French and conversational Italian and Spanish. What a flipping show-off! 3. Elle's first major modelling job was (more)...