Soap legend Michelle Collins has paid tribute to her mother following her recent death - calling her the "strongest, kindest" woman.
The actress, who played Cindy Beale in EastEnders, shared the sad news on Wednesday (5 May). Her mother had been battling cancer for over two years, and Michelle thanked the NHS staff who cared for her mum.
Posting a sweet photo of herself and her mum on Instagram, Michelle wrote, "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.
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"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 the Whittington Hospital 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 East Finchley will manage without you!"
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