has revealed her beloved Auntie Sheila has died in an emotional publish on social media.
The 38-year-old took to to share the unhappy information to her 1.9 million followers.
The previous Hollyoaksactress posted an lovely video of her auntie holding her four-year-old daughter Mia when she was a child in addition to a newer photograph of her kissing her on her cheek.
Alongside it, Gemma penned: “As we speak we stated goodbye to Auntie Sheila. The kindest most caring woman and eldest relative we now have. The matriarch of our household.
“After nearly 93 years her physique turned drained. Now at peace and reunited with Uncle Peter and plenty of extra kin, I am certain they will be having a celebration collectively simply as we did in the present day at her send-off.
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“As unhappy as funerals are, it is all the time beautiful having the household collectively having a very good snicker and a very good buffet!” she expressed.
The mum-of-two went on to thank her Auntie Sheila for bestowing positivity into her and her household.
She continued: “Thanks for educating our household to all the time keep optimistic. I am satisfied that is why you lived so completely satisfied for thus lengthy, as a result of whatever the scenario you all the time seemed on the intense facet.
“Sleep nicely…I will miss your pound cash sellotaped in my Birthday Card this yr, however I do know you will examine in on everybody now & once more,” (sic) Gemma signed off.
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Gemma was supported by her husband-to-be Gorka Marquez (Picture: Getty)
Her husband-to-be Gorka Marquez, 33, took to the feedback part and posted a tear-filled eyes emoji and coronary heart emojis.
Gemma’s movie star friends, singer Fleur East, Strictly’s Karen Hauer and actor Anthony Quinlan expressed their help for the tv character.
The previous Emmerdale actress was additionally despatched well-wishes by her military of loyal followers on the social media platform.
One follower stated: “So sorry in your loss Gemma, however my god what a valuable video of them each you may treasure. She jogs my memory of my pricey Nan, their technology was one in every of variety. Xxxx.”
One other fan expressed: “So sorry in your loss however such beautiful reminiscences of her with Mia. Recollections to treasure.”
