Gemma Collins announces death of "beautiful" mum with heartbreaking tribute
Reality star Gemma Collins announced the death of her mother, Joan, with a heartfelt tribute on social media. Joan had suffered from long-term health issues, including recurring pneumonia.
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Gemma Collins has announced the heartbreaking news that her mother Joan has passed away at the age of 70, writing a touching post on Instagram in tribute.The former The Only Way is Essex star shared a black and white photograph of her mum, and wrote: "My heart is shattered into a million pieces. Today our beautiful mum passed away peacefully surrounded by LOVE. "Mum, 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.
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