Gemma Collins devastated as sick mum Joan is hospitalised as she shares emotional post
GEMMA Collins has pleaded for her mum to “hurry home” after she was kept in hospital following a check-up.
The TOWIE superstar, 43, sagely advised fans “no day is to be taken for granted” as she posted a snapshot of her family in happier times to her Instagram grid.
Gemma showcased a moment in which her loved ones, including her parent Joan, 68, were relaxing in her huge swimming pool.
The GC donned a black swimsuit as she stretched back on a white li-lo while Joan favoured a dip in the water, clutching on to the inflatable.
In her thought-provoking caption Diva Forever star Gemma wrote: “No day is to be taken for granted.
“Mum went for a check up and was kept in hospital last night. This year has been one thing after another.
“Sending love to @joancollins1 hurry home we LOVE YOU.”
One fan was quick to react with the words: “Sending so much love.”
Another put: “Get Well Soon Joan.”
A third posted: “Sending love to the JC.”
Another then surmised: “Hope your mum is ok, they are precious Gemma.”
The past few months have sadly been rocky for Joan.
Back in May, Gemma was left heartbroken as she told how her mum was in intensive care following a breast cancer diagnosis.
At the time Joan, who found a cancerous lump between her breast and armpit last year, was rushed to hospital after she stopped breathing.
A month later, Gemma opened up on the moment she was told her mum might die – and would not be resusitated – during another hospital emergency.
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Speaking at the book launch of Steve Bennett’s Fibre First diet, Gemma told The Sun: “I’ve had a lot of stress the last couple of weeks.
“My mum was suddenly taken into hospital and I was told she could die.
“They would not resuscitate her if she went into cardiac arrest.
“So imagine that, you know, I’m in the hospital having been out for dinner the day before, and then the next day I’m like, ‘wow’, so that was a massive shock.”
Joan is married to Gemma’s dad Alan.
She too found telly fame when she joined The Only Way Is Essex in the fifth season which aired in 2012.
In March 2020 she was rushed to hospital with pneumonia and it was reported that she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis.
Gemma praised NHS staff for their work at this time and further opened up about her mother’s health issues.