Gemma Collins, former member of ‘The Only Way is Essex’, announced the tragic death of her mother, Joan, at the age of 70 on July 29, 2026. The 45-year-old journalist wrote a dedicated tribute to honor his late mother on Instagram, saying that his heart was broken into a million pieces. Many well-wishers shared words of condolence and support for the reality shows the tragic loss of the star.
Gemma Collins posts a heartfelt post on Instagram
With an old photo of Joan full of joy, Collins said her mother died peacefully, surrounded by family. “Today, every part of my heart left with you. No words can be enough to thank you for loving me, guiding me, and being my mother. You gave me life, you gave me strength, and you gave me memories that I will carry with me every day that I am gone,” he wrote in the statement. “The house will not sound the same without you. Your voice, your smile, your little ways, are woven into every part of my life. I will miss you more than I can put into words. I hope that you are finally free from pain. I hope that you can walk again, laugh again, and feel light. I hope that you are surrounded by peace and everyone who has gone before you, watching over us with love, Free Farm,” said each star, “Stars complimentary, “Star of “Star”. hug each other. Also, Collins said it was an honor to be his son.“Until we meet again, I will carry your love with me. I will look at the sun, at the flowers, at the birds singing, and at the quiet moments when I need you the most,” Gemma concluded, adding that her mother will be missed, loved, and never forgotten. Joan Collins he was well known on television and appeared on various programs. According to The Sun, she was battling pneumonia and arthritis, as well as breast cancer.