Gemma Collins reveals ‘toughest week of my life’ as she shares health update on mum

Gemma Collins has had the “toughest week” as her mum remains unwell. The star who shot to fame on The Only Way Is Essex revealed that her mother, Joan, is still in hospital and is “really struggling” with pneumonia.

In an emotional update on social media, Gemma said: “This week has been the toughest week of my life I didn’t know if I was coming or going and still do’’t my mum is really unwell and I just want to thank the NHS doctors and nurses at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford Hospital for looking after mum so well.

“Mum has phenomena [sic] and is really struggling please if you believe in prayer like me please say a prayer for mum to get well asap. Thank you to all my closest for being there for me and for everyone who has reached out to higher powers to help mum you know who you are.

“Also all the friends and family who have visited and keep bringing the love for mum. Mum and me always have loved Madonna and her music so it’s getting me through atm giving me a lift.”

Gemma’s celebrity pals rallied around her after her sad post. Real Housewives star Tanya Bardsley penned: “O Gems. Sending so much to you all,” alongside a prayer emoji. Daniel Lismore added: “Love you angel.” Stylist Lauren Mauro commented: “Sending you so much love to you all Gemma!”

Gemma has been updating her fans in recent weeks about her mum’s health after she has been rushed to the hospital several times over the past few years.

Last year, Gemma revealed that Joan had suffered another health scare, 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.”

Last year, 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.”

The year before, Joan suddenly fell sick before she was admitted to the hospital for further treatment and investigations.

She told fans that that she had endured a “scary moment” with Joan, who was admitted to the Queens Hospital in Romford, Essex.

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Source: Mirror