Gemma Collins issues emotional statement as she announces her mum has passed away
Gemma Collins has announced the death of her mother in a poignant post
The former TOWIE star shared the heartbreaking news with fans on Instagram, confirming that her beloved mum passed away on Wednesday. She told fans that her heart is ‘shattered’ in a beautiful tribute.
Joan Collins, 70, had appeared on several episodes of TOWIE. Sadly, she was rushed to hospital last month and was placed under medical care due to pneumonia.
Gemma shared a picture of her mum alongside the tribute she penned. “My heart is shattered into a million pieces. Today our beautiful mum passed away peacefully surrounded by LOVE.”
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She further wrote: “Today, every piece of my heart left with you. No words will ever be enough to thank you for loving me, guiding me, and being my mum. You gave me life, you gave me strength, and you gave me memories that I will carry for every day I have left.
“The house will never sound the same without you. Your voice, your smile, your little ways, they are woven into every corner of my life. I will miss you more than I could ever put into words.
“I hope you are finally free from pain. I hope you can walk again, laugh again, and feel light.
“I hope you are surrounded by peace and by everyone who has gone before you, watching over us with love.”
“Thank you for every hug, every sacrifice, every lesson, and every moment.
“Thank you for being my mum. It has been the greatest privilege to be your daughter.
“Until we meet again, I will carry your love with me. I will look for you in the sunrise, in the flowers, in the birds singing, and in the quiet moments when I need you most.
“Sleep peacefully, my beautiful Mum what gives me comfort was today we was all with you.
“You will be loved forever, missed every single day, and never, ever forgotten. Gemma.”
Gemma used the Michael Jackson song “Gone Too Soon” for the tribute post.
The 45-year-old’s reality TV pals and fans shared their support in the comments. Amy Childs wrote: “Thinking of you Gemma. What a beautiful lady your mum was. RIP beautiful Joan.”
A fan shared: “So sorry Gemma sending you and your family much love.”
Another person penned: “So sorry to hear this condolences to you and your family."
A third commented: "My deepest condolences, May your dear mum rest in peace."
Topics: Gemma Collins, Reality TV, Celebrity
Greg Harris