Emotional Eamonn Holmes pays tribute to his late mum Josie ahead of Mother’s Day

‘If you still have a mother, give her a hug from me’: Eamonn Holmes emotionally pays tribute to late mother Josie ahead of his first Mother’s Day without her

A heartbroken Eamonn Holmes paid tribute to his loving mother Josie as he prepared to spend his first Mother’s Day without her.

The 63-year-old host took to Instagram on Saturday to share a video of his mother looking ecstatic about an interview he did with her last year where she talked about how much she loved her.

Eamonn lost his mother in November. She was 93 years old. Writing about the loss of her, she said: ‘This is my first year without a mother on Mother’s Day.

‘But I did an interview last year where I said how much I loved her. How glad I am that I did. As you can see, she seemed quite happy. If you still have a mom.

‘Give her a hug from me and don’t forget her tomorrow.’

Missing her: A heartbroken Eamonn Holmes paid tribute to his loving mother Josie as he prepared to spend his first Mother’s Day without her

Touching: The emotional presenter, 63, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a video of his mum emotional about an interview he did with her last year where he said how much he loved her.

Touching: The emotional presenter, 63, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a video of his mum emotional about an interview he did with her last year where he said how much he loved her.

Loss: Eamonn lost his mother in November.  She was 93 years old.  He wrote: 'This is my first year without a mother on Mother's Day'

Loss: Eamonn lost his mother in November. She was 93 years old. He wrote: ‘This is my first year without a mother on Mother’s Day’

Eamonn’s former ITV colleagues took to the comments section to share their condolences.

Former Loose Women panelist Saira Khan wrote, “Love her,” while Vanessa Feltz wrote, “Sending you lots of love.” This is my 18th year without my beautiful mother. She was only 57 years old when she passed away. She misses her every day. A huge hug my dear friend.’

Alison Hammond added: “Thinking of you.”

Eamonn was devastated when his mother passed away and he was unable to attend her funeral in Ireland for health reasons.

He previously paid an emotional tribute alongside a photo of them together, taken a few years ago.

She wrote: ‘My 4 amazing siblings and I said our last goodbyes to our beautiful mum Josie this afternoon. She now she finally she has reunited with dad. That is our only consolation.

“We love her and will miss her dearly. Every time she visited her she would come to the door to bless me with Holy Water and say goodbye. Now unfortunately she really is her Bye bye mom x.’

Eamonn’s father, Leonard, died at the age of 64 after a heart attack while driving more than 30 years ago.

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Thoughtful: Eamonn's former ITV colleagues took to the comments section to share their condolences

Thoughtful: Eamonn’s former ITV colleagues took to the comments section to share their condolences

Journalist Eamonn previously spoke about his relationship with his mother, calling her his “hero”.

The former This Morning presenter recounted how Josie’s mind was still “sharp as a tack” and praised her for making him “the man that I am”.

He also reflected on his relationship with Josie, who lived in his hometown of Belfast, following the Queen’s death.

Eamonn said: “No matter how much you prepare for the death of a parent or how much you think you are prepared, it’s still a shock.”

“I think with the Queen that’s how it hit me and much of the nation, we’ve all known that. [that she’s been unwell] but still a shock.

Beloved: Journalist Eamonn had a close bond with his mother, calling her his 'hero'

Beloved: Journalist Eamonn had a close bond with his mother, calling her his ‘hero’