The former Only Way Is Essex star Joan Collins - mother of Gemma - has passed away at 70 after contracting life-threatening pneumonia twice in the space of six months.

Gemma Collins has revealed that her mum Joan has passed away 'peacefully' and 'surrounded by love' at the age of 70.

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has revealed her heart is 'shattered into a million pieces' after confirming her mum Joan has died