MICHELLE Collins has revealed her mum has died following a two-year cancer battle. The former EastEnders star, 59, says she's "devastated" by the loss of the "strongest, kindest woman" she's ever known.
Sharing a beautiful picture of her with her mum, Mary, Michelle wrote on Instagram: "My beautiful Mummy passed away on Friday 30th April.
We are all devastated. "She leaves behind her partner Sid, daughters Vicky and myself, 3 grandchildren Charlotte, Jack and Maia and her nephews and nieces whom she loved very much and her little dog #nano from @alldogsmatter. "She was the strongest, kindest woman I knew.
Fierce, protective, passionate, clever, funny, articulate. "She gave Vicky and I our #drive and #hunger for life. "She was diagnosed.
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