Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins says her mother, Joan, has died at the age of 70. Multiple outlets report that Collins publicly confirmed her mum’s death and shared a personal tribute, describing her emotions in strongly worded terms. Metro and the Manchester Evening News quote Collins saying her “heart is shattered” and that she is deeply affected by the loss. The Mirror also reports Collins reacting to her mother’s death, including remarks that her heart is “shattered into a million pieces.” In addition, one outlet points to an older or “unearthed” TOWIE clip featuring Joan, in which she makes an apparent confession, which is being referenced in coverage around her passing. Coverage is focused on Collins’ announcement, her response to the death, and public remembrances. There are no details in the provided reports about the cause of death. Overall, the outlets agree on the timing of Collins’ confirmation, Joan’s age at the time of death, and the nature of the tribute.