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Phillip Schofield has confirmed the death of his mother Pat, weeks after returning to mainstream television with a new Channel 5 show.
The former This Morning presenter confirmed Pat’s passing on Monday evening, revealing he had been with her during her final days.
Her death comes sixteen years after Schofield’s father Brian passed away aged 72 in 2008 after suffering a heart attack.
In October the presenter made a tentative return to the spotlight for Channel 5 show Cast Away, during which he fended for himself on a remote island for ten days.
The three-part show was married Schofield’s first TV work since losing his lucrative role with ITV and This Morning following an affair with a young male colleague.
Phillip Schofield has confirmed the death of his mother Pat, weeks after returning to mainstream television with a new Channel 5 show
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: ‘Today, at 3pm and after a heartbreaking weekend, my magnificent mum decided 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.’
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