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Gemma Collins Announces Mother Joan's Death at Age 70
British reality‑TV star Gemma Collins used Instagram to announce that her mother, Joan, has died peacefully at the age of 70. In a black‑and‑white photo caption, Collins wrote that her "heart is shattered into a million pieces" and thanked her mother for her love and guidance.
Joan had been hospitalised in recent months after battling pneumonia twice, with Collins previously sharing a message of support during her mother's illness. The tribute was posted on 29 July 2026 and quickly drew affectionate comments from fans.
Collins, known for her role on The Only Way Is Essex, described the loss as a profound personal tragedy, expressing hope that her mother is now free from pain and surrounded by peace.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Joan Collins was admitted to hospital in the month before her death. www.dailymail.com · www.mirror.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The death was announced on Instagram on 29 July 2026. www.mirror.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joan Collins battled pneumonia twice in the last six months before her death. www.dailymail.com · www.mirror.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gemma Collins' mother Joan died at age 70. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com · www.dailymail.com · www.mirror.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gemma Collins posted a black‑and‑white photograph of her mother on Instagram to announce the death. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com · www.dailymail.com · www.mirror.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gemma Collins described her heart as 'shattered into a million pieces' in the tribute. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com · www.dailymail.com · www.mirror.co.uk