Little-known signs of lethal pneumonia - after Gemma Collins' mum Joan dies of disease, aged 70

The former Only Way Is Essex star Joan Collins - mother of Gemma - has passed away at 70 after contracting life-threatening pneumonia twice in the space of six months.

The reality star shared an emotional tribute on social media

The former The Only Way Is Essex star shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday

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

Gemma took to Instagram to admit she was completely devastated after her mum Joan passed away on Wednesday, saying she had passed away surrounded by her loved ones

GEMMA Collins has shared that her beloved mum Joan has died. Taking to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news on Wednesday evening, Gemma said her heart is "shattered" as she penned a lengthy tribute. Her mum Joan, 70, who had appeared alongside Gemma on The Only Way Is Essex several times, was rushed to hospital...