Gemma Collins has shared an emotional update about her mum Joan, who has been in hospital for the last five weeks, and begged fans to remember what really matters this Christmas
Gemma Collins has shared a “miracle” update on her mum Joan after she spent five weeks in hospital. The TOWIE legend, 44, revealed last month that her 70-year-old mother was was “really struggling,” with pneumonia and after asking them to “pray” for her, she has shared something of a breakthrough with her followers.
On Tuesday, she wrote on Instagram: “This day I will never forget. Thank you to EVERYONE AT BROOMFIELD Hospital the LAST 5 weeks from reception to tea lady to Physios doctors nurses its an Absolute MIRACLE.
“Thank you to everyone who has come up to me contacted me prayed for my mum! I’ve been blown away by the amount of people who hugged me in the shops and everyone who would ask me how mum is I APPRECIATE you more then you will ever know.”
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The former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! contestant concluded her emotional post by thanking those who had supported her through the difficult time and begged her fans to appreciate their loved ones this Christmas.
She added: “My Closest friends, people who cooked me dinner, the lovely Lambas it meant so much. GOD is GOOD! Please make the most of loved ones this Christmas, not the presents, not the matching pjs, just who is round the table. Fans were thrilled with the update, with one writing: “Fantastic news. Continue to get stronger Joan sending love.”
Another said: “Love this! Best news ever,” and a third said that the update was “beyond amazing.”
In November, the former Diva Forever star shared another message on social media, revealing that Joan was “slowly on the mend” which she described as “a miracle from above”. The reality TV star said: “Seeing mummy slowly on the mend today finally is a miracle from above and the incredible doctors and physios at Broomfield hospital. I can’t thank you enough.”
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection, the NHS explains. Most people get better in two to four weeks, but babies, older people, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital.
Symptoms can start suddenly or gradually over a few days. They include a cough, shortness of breath, a high temperature, chest pain, an aching body, feeling very tired, loss of appetite, making wheezing noises when you breathe and feeling confused.
It comes after Gemma said Joan was “really unwell” due to her pneumonia. Before her latest health scare, Joan had been rushed to the hospital several times over the past few years.
Last year, Gemma revealed that Joan had been unwell, informing fans that “no day is to be taken for granted.” She said: “No day is to be taken for granted. Mum went for a check-up and was kept in the hospital last night. This year has been one thing after another.”
She also told how Joan could have died during a hospital emergency. Speaking to The Sun, Gemma said: “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.” It comes as Gemma teased she may quit the UK for a new life in desert paradise.
Sharing a photo of herself on a sofa, she wrote on her Instagram Stories: “Shattered!!! And flying back to Dubai tomorrow.” She then turned to her followers and asked them to share ideas of which part of the Middle Eastern country she could move to. She wrote: “Seriously thinking to move my family to Dubai any lovely places to live let me know.”
