Michelle Collins' mother has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Michelle Collins and her mother (c) Instagram
The former 'EastEnders' star paid tribute to her late mum, who she described as "fierce, protective, passionate, clever, funny and articulate" in a post on social media.
In a heart-breaking tribute, she 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 with terminal cancer a couple of years ago but had @immunotherapyforcancer treatment which gave her a couple more years.
"Thank you @royalfreelondonnhs #oncology dept for always being so amazing in caring for her .and #thewhittingtonhospital for caring for her at the end also the wonderful 2 #paramedics ( one was called Jack ) who cared for her in the morning. You will always be with us mummy . I love you xxx
"I don’t know how the charity shops in #eastfinchley will manage without you ! (sic)"
Several stars sent their well wishes to Michelle.
Melanie Hill - who plays Cathy Matthews in 'Corrie' - wrote: "So sorry for your loss Michelle-your mum was ace .sending love (sic)"
TV presenter Gaby Roslin posted: "Oh Michelle I am so terribly sorry. Sending you my deepest sympathies and so much love. (sic)"
Ex-'Corrie' star Denise Welch wrote: "Such lovely memories of your mum"
Michelle played Cindy Beale in the BBC One soap between 1988 and 1998, and she also starred as Stella Price in 'Coronation Street' from 2011 to 2014.
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