Carol Vorderman reveals her ‘amazing’ mum Jean, 88, has died as she tweets about her funeral

CAROL Vorderman's beloved mum has lost her cancer battle - with the Countdown star only revealing her tragic loss after her funeral.

She posted a touching Twitter tribute to her "amazing" mum Jean hours after laying her to rest at a private funeral.

Her much-loved parent, aged 88, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in March.

Former game show presenter Carol, 56, chose not to announce her passing after previously keeping fans updated with her wellbeing, meaning today's social media message came as a shock.

Taking to her account with a heartbreaking message she wrote: "Some days are tough, today was one of them.

"Today was my amazing Mum's funeral..... Rest In Peace Jean Vorderman You will always be loved."

Immediately after the maths whizz posted her sad news, her fans were quick to send their messages of sympathy.

One wrote: "Ah I'm so so sorry to hear that. was only wondering the other day how you guys were doing as I'd seen you'd been quiet on here. Big hugs xx" while another added: "So sorry to hear your news. I'm not sure anyone gets fully over losing someone close. Time just dulls the loss."

A third then put: "My heart felt condolences Carol. What a wonderful woman xx."

Television presenter Carol opened up on Mother’s Day about her 88-year-old mum Edwina, who also goes by the name of Jean’s, diagnosis of terminal cancer.

She wrote: “A precious Mother’s Day x This wk Mum & I found out she has terminal cancer.She’s 88, beautiful inside and out & I love her beyond measure x”.