Eamonn Holmes reveals heartbreak after his mum Josie dies – and mourns ‘at last she’s reunited with daddy now’
EAMONN Holmes today revealed his heartache after his "beautiful" mum died.
The TV presenter, 62, shared the heartbreaking news alongside an image of Josie in a touching Instagram post.
Eamonn said Josie was reunited with his dad Leonard now, who died following a heart attack over 30 years ago.
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. 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.
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"Now sadly it really is Goodbye Mummy x."
Eamonn, who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, previously opened up about his relationship with his mum as he branded her his "hero".
The ex-This Morning presenter told how Josie's mind was still "sharp as a tack" and praised her for making him "the man I am".
He also reflected on his relationship with Josie, who still lived in his hometown of Belfast, after the Queen's death.
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In 2021, Eamonn spoke of his joy at being reunited with his mum after Covid forced them apart.
He added: “I think a lot of people felt that frustration [at restrictions] So to meet up with loved ones is everything.”
Eamonn's celeb pals were quick to flood the presenter with support following the tragic announcement.
GMB star Susanna Reid wrote: "I’m so sorry. Sending love."
Huw Edwards said: "Love and sympathy".
While Charlotte Hawkins wrote: "Oh no, so very sorry. Sending love & a big hug to you."
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It comes after Eamonn recently revealed he was left with a fractured shoulder after a horror fall at his home in Surrey.
The star also previously had spinal surgery to try and ease chronic pain in his back and legs.
