Reality star Gemma Collins announces death of ‘beautiful’ mother Joan

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has announced the death of her mother Joan, saying: “You will be loved forever, missed every single day, and never, ever forgotten.”Collins, 45, said her “heart is shattered into a million pieces” by the loss of her “beautiful mum”, who had been suffering from pneumonia.Sharing a black and white photo of her mother smiling for the camera, she wrote on Instagram: “Today our beautiful mum passed away peacefully surrounded by LOVE.“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. 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. Your voice, your smile, your