Eamonn Holmes has opened up about his mum’s death ahead of what would’ve been her 94th birthday while marking his own.
The TV host, 62, told of his his grief last month as his mum Josie was laid to rest at a service in Belfast, following her death at the age of 93. lime
The Belfast Telegraph reported that Holmes was unable to attend the funeral due to “health reasons”, but that he did speak virtually to the congregation at St Patrick’s Church in Belfast.
Eamonn took to Instagram with the photo of himself and his mother cuddled up on a sofa as he paid tribute to her.
Eamonn Holmes and his mum Josie were ‘joined at the hip’ (Image: Instagram)
He wrote: “So my birthday today and mum’s tomorrow. She passed away just two weeks short of her 94th,” adding: “We shall always be joined at the hip. Sagittarians. Always too alike.” lime
Eamonn’s friends and followers flooded the comments section to send him their best wishes, including a “Happy Birthday”.
Carol Vorderman wrote under the snap: “What a lovely picture and always together with her at this time,” while former Gogglebox star Lisa Baggs added: “Happy Birthday Eamonn. That’s such a lovely photo.”
Eamonn took to Twitter to thank his fans for their support, saying: “To all you genuinely good people who have offered me such kindness and comfort over the death of my mother, I read all your messages and am genuinely overwhelmed and humbled.”
Eamonn Holmes’ celebrity friends have sent their best wishes (Image: Instagram)
The star, who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, previously spoke about about his relationship with his “hero” mum, who lost Eamonn’s dad Leonard 30 years ago from a heart attack.
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”. lime
Eamonn recently revealed he was left with a fractured shoulder following a fall at his home in Surrey.The presenter had been off work to relieve pressure on his sciatic nerves following months of pain.
Eamonn Holmes has bravely shared his emotions regarding his mother’s recent passing, just before what would have been her 94th birthday. The popular TV host, aged 62, expressed his grief following the funeral service of his mother, Josie, who passed away at the age of 93. Despite not being able to attend the funeral in person due to health reasons, Holmes virtually addressed the congregation at St. Patrick’s Church in Belfast.
Sharing a heartfelt photo on Instagram of himself and his late mother, Eamonn paid tribute to her by acknowledging their unbreakable bond. He described how they will always be connected, being both Sagittarians and incredibly alike in many ways.
Following his touching post, Eamonn received an outpouring of support from friends and followers on social media. Well-wishers flooded the comments section with birthday wishes and messages of sympathy, with Carol Vorderman and Lisa Baggs among those sending their love.
Expressing his gratitude on Twitter, Eamonn thanked everyone for their kindness and comfort during this difficult time. He described feeling overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and explained how deeply moved he was by the gestures of compassion.
Married to Ruth Langsford, his co-star on Loose Women, Eamonn has previously spoken about his admiration for his late father and the strong influence his mother had on shaping his character. Despite facing a personal health setback with a fractured shoulder, the resilient presenter continues to navigate challenges with grace and determination.
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Source: Los Angeles Times (edited)
