IT'S been nine years since Lisa Riley's mum Cath tragically died in her arms following her cancer diagnosis - but the Emmerdale actress has revealed the agonising grief she felt then is still just as raw now.
Speaking in an emotional podcast for the Sue Ryder charity, called Grief Kind, the Manchester-born star, 45, has revealed intimate and touching details about her beloved mum's final moments - and admitted taking part on Strictly Come Dancing helped her and her family heal.
While competing on the dance show in 2012, Lisa told how she kept the news of her mum's death a secret so that she didn't score sympathy votes.
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