Gemma Collins' Mother Joan Dies After Pneumonia Battle
The reality star announced the passing of her mother, Joan, on Instagram, sharing heartfelt tributes.
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Reality star Gemma Collins has shared the news of her mother Joan's death. The announcement was made via a post on the social media platform Instagram. Collins, 45, described her mother as "beautiful" and stated her "heart is shattered into a million pieces".
Joan Collins had been suffering from pneumonia. She was admitted to hospital with the condition for a second time within a six-month period last month. The family had marked Joan and her husband Alan's 50th wedding anniversary earlier in 2026.
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Heartfelt Tributes Shared
In her Instagram tribute, Gemma Collins wrote: "Today our beautiful mum passed away peacefully surrounded by LOVE." She added, "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."
Collins, who rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex, continued: "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."
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Joan Collins made several appearances on The Only Way Is Essex alongside her daughter over the years. Collins concluded her tribute by expressing hope for her mother's peace: "I hope you are finally free from pain. I hope you can walk again, laugh again, and feel light."
She also shared a message posted in March celebrating her parents' golden anniversary. "THE BEST PARENTS I COULD HAVE EVER ASKED FOR," Collins wrote at the time. "Happy 50th Anniversary. Your love story is the foundation of our family and the example we all look up to."
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+How did Joan Collins die?
Joan Collins died following complications from pneumonia. She had been hospitalised twice in six months with the illness before her passing.
+What did Gemma Collins say about her mother in her tribute?
Gemma Collins described her mother as 'beautiful' and said her 'heart is shattered into a million pieces.' She also wrote that her mother passed away 'peacefully surrounded by LOVE.'
+When did Joan Collins celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary?
Joan Collins' parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier in 2026. Gemma Collins shared a message on Instagram marking the occasion.
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