TV presenter Eamonn Holmes has told how his "beautiful" mother has passed away aged 93.
The 62-year-old shared the news on Instagram yesterday with fans.
Posting an image of his mother, who still lived in north Belfast where he grew up, Eamonn 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. Now sadly it really is goodbye mummy x".
Eamonn, who left ITV's This Morning after 15 years alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, recently joined GB News.
He has previously spoken about his relationship with his mother.
Eamonn's father, Leonard died more than 30 years ago after suffering a heart attack in his 60s.
In March, on International Women's Day, he said: "Suffice to say... She gave birth to me, she formed the man I am. She's 93, frail, but her mind is sharp as a tack. She's Josie. She's my hero".
In 2021, he spoke of his joy at being reunited with his mother after they were parted due to Covid.
"I think a lot of people felt that frustration [at restrictions] So to meet up with loved ones is everything".
Following yesterday's sad new, the Northern Ireland star was inundated with messages of support.
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid wrote: "I’m so sorry. Sending love" while Huw Edwards said: "Love and sympathy".
Charlotte Hawkins wrote: "Oh no, so very sorry. Sending love & a big hug to you".
