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Gemma Jones

Eamonn Holmes 'heartbroken' as he announces death of mum Josie

Eamonn Holmes was supported after he announced that his mum has died.

The former This Morning presenter took to social media to share the sad news with his followers. He posted a sweet image of his mum, to Instagram, waving him off from the front door as he shared a heart breaking message.

He wrote: "My 4 amazing brothers and I said goodbye for the last time to our beautiful Mum Josie this afternoon. She's at last reunited with Daddy now."

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He added: "That is our only consolation. We loved and will miss her so much. Every time I visited her she came to the door to bless me with Holy Water and Wave goodbye. Now sadly it really is goodbye Mummy x".

Eamonn was flooded with love and support from fellow co-workers and fans. Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid said: "I’m so sorry. Sending love."

Co-star Charlotte Hawkins said: "Oh no, so very sorry. Sending love & a big hug to you." Dr Amir Khan added: "Oh Eamonn, I’m so sorry. Such a difficult time, sending my condolences and love to you and the family."

Katie Price said: "I’m so sorry to hear this sending you love." Celebrity Juice star Emily Atack commented: "Sending loads of love Eamon."

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