Gemma Collins reveals mum died day before planned wedding to Rami Hawash

Gemma Collins shared an emotional account with her Big Brother housemates, revealing that her mother, Joan, passed away on 29 July at age 70. The reality star, 45, disclosed that this loss occurred exactly one day before her planned wedding to Rami Hawash. Fighting back tears during the Sunday night broadcast of Celebrity Big Brother, Collins opened up about the tragedy, detailing the timing of her mother's death in relation to her intended marriage celebrations.