Devastated Phillip Schofield reveals his 'magnificent' mum Pat has died after a 'heartbreaking weekend'

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Phillip Schofield has shared the tragic news that his mother Pat has died.The TV presenter, who recently appeared on Channel 5 reality show Cast Away, took to Instagram to share the emotional update on Monday evening.

Posting a series of touching photos with his mum, the devastated star penned: "Today, at 3pm and after a heartbreaking weekend, my magnificent mum decided it was time to go to her beloved Brian." The 62 year old continued, "Over three days, we held her, loved her, hugged her and said everything that needed to be said.

She was calm, peaceful, beautiful and dignified. I will forever be proud and privileged that she was my mum." Phillip also expressed his gratitude, saying: "Our eternal thanks to the paramedics, Treliske AandE and Critical Care team who have been, in the past and this weekend, my mum's and our angels.

Your love and care has been our saviour." While he didn't reveal the cause of her death, Phillip had previously opened up about his mother's health struggles during his stint on Channel 5's Cast Away last month.The former This Morning host was stunned when both his mum and brother were diagnosed with the same serious health condition, reports the Mirror.