Eamonn Holmes has shared the heartbreaking news his mum, Josie, has died. The former This Morning star confirmed the sad news on Instagram alongside a photo of his mum before her death waving to him from her front door.
He then shared a moving message, sharing the 'only consolation' he and his four brothers can find in their loss. "My 4 amazing brothers and I said Goodbye for the last time to our beautiful Mum Josie this afternoon," Eamonn typed alongside the image, posted to his thousands of followers.
The 62-year-old went on: "She's at last reunited with Daddy now. 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."
He then ended his upsetting post: "Now sadly it really is Goodbye Mummy x." Eamonn, who is currently recovering from two surgeries after suffering a fall while in recovery from an operation to relieve him of his chronic pain, was quickly flooded with support from his celebrity friends and followers.
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid said: "I’m so sorry. Sending love." GMB and Eamonn's former Sky News co-star Charlotte Hawkins wrote: "Oh no, so very sorry. Sending love & a big hug to you." ITV's Dr Amir Khan replied: "Oh Eamonn, I’m so sorry. Such a difficult time, sending my condolences and love to you and the family."
Lizzie Cundy penned: "Awww I’m so very very sorry Eamonn. Sending huge love and prayers to you and all the family." Celebrity Juice star Emily Atack commented: "Sending loads of love Eamon." TV presenter Gabby Roslin typed: " Oh I am so very sorry. Sending you love and my deepest sympathies to you and your family." Katie Price added: "I’m so sorry to hear this sending you love."
In 2020, Eamonn opened up on the heartbreak of his father’s sudden death, 30 years on. Speaking on This Morning, he recalled how his father, Leonard, had suffered a heart attack while driving home from a family holiday in Northern Ireland and said his mother Josie had always "been lost" without him.
Eamonn has been facing a diffiuclt time of late. The GB News star recently told of the 'hellish' time he has been having after suffering a fall during his recovery from surgery in a bid to relieve his chronic pain. Eamonn has been suffering with discomfort for years and only discovered why last year after speaking out on his health issues.
Following an MRI scan, Eamonn discovered that his pain began when he "mysteriously" dislocated his pelvis. Despite undergoing physio, the GB News star was left using a walking aide or crutches. In September, Eamonn revealed he was to take further action in combating his chronic pain battle. on the day before his planned operation, Eamonn explained what the operation will entail and revealed that the surgery came with a "20 percent risk of going wrong."
However, just a couple of weeks after the op it was revealed Eamonn had suffered a fall during his recovery and had to undergo a second surgery after the accident left him with a fractured shoulder. Eamonn is now receiving rehabilitative treatment for his injuries, and doctors have ordered him to rest for at least eight weeks.
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