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Gemma Collins mourning mother Joan

Overview

British TV personality Gemma Collins announced on 29 July 2026 that her mother, Joan, had died peacefully at age 70 after a period of illness and repeated bouts of pneumonia. She shared a black‑and‑white Instagram photo and expressed that her "heart is shattered into a million pieces," thanking her mother for love and guidance.

Two days later, on 1 August 2026, Collins posted a follow‑up tribute. She thanked fans for their messages, prayers and support, describing a shrine she had set up with photos, candles and a statue of the Virgin Mary. She noted that a recurring butterfly motif and listening to her mother’s favourite music, including Paul McCartney and The Beatles, helped her cope with the grief.

Entities

Gemma Collins · The Only Way Is Essex · Instagram · Joan Collins · Joan (mother of Gemma Collins)

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Gemma Collins thanks fans as she mourns mother Joan's death

    Gemma Collins, TOWIE star, mourned her mother Joan’s death, thanking fans for messages and sharing a tribute shrine, while music and a butterfly helped her heal.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Gemma Collins Announces Mother Joan's Death at Age 70

    Gemma Collins announced on Instagram that her mother Joan, 70, died peacefully after recent pneumonia battles, sharing a heartfelt tribute.

Sources

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