Phillip Schofield bids emotional farewell as he announces mum's death

Phillip Schofield announced the heartbreaking news his beloved mum Pat Schofield sadly died today. Taking to his Instagram stories the former This Morning presenter penned a heartfelt tribute.

He began: "Today, at 3pm and after a heartbreaking weekend my magnificent mum decided it was time to go to her beloved Brian. 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 accompanied the post with a sweet photo alongside Pat with his arm wrapped over her shoulder.

He added: "I love you mum, forever [heartbreak emoji]."

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