- Reality star Gemma Collins has announced the death of her mother, Joan, who had been battling pneumonia.
- Collins shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, saying her heart is "shattered into a million pieces".
- Joan had been hospitalised in June with pneumonia, marking her second bout with the illness in six months.
- Known for her appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, Joan recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with Collins' father, Alan.
- Collins conveyed her hope that her mother is now "finally free from pain" and will be "loved forever, missed every single day".
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