# Gemma Collins mourning mother Joan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gemma-collins-mourning-mother-joan
> Updated: 2026-08-01T02:13:50.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gemma-collins-thanks-fans-as-she-mourns-mother-joans-death

### 2026-07-29: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gemma-collins-announces-mother-joans-death-at-age-70

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