Charley Webb And Jamie Lomas’ UK Mother’s Day Loss Sparks Tributes After 12-Year Alzheimer’s Battle
Actor Jamie Lomas said on social media that his mother — also mum to charley webb — died on Mother’s Day after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s, prompting condolences from colleagues and fans.
Charley Webb And Jamie Lomas Share Family Loss
Lomas, known for his long-running role on Hollyoaks, posted a heartfelt message alongside a photo with their mum, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s on their family. He wrote that after 12 years with the disease, their mother had “decided it was time to leave us, ” and reflected on how those affected by the illness “lose them not once but twice. ” He called the condition an “awful illness, ” and described the pain of seeing a once-strong figure reduced to a “shell of who they once were. ”
The tribute resonated widely with viewers of the British soaps the siblings have starred in. charley webb is best known for playing Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale, a role she portrayed on and off for years, while Lomas has become synonymous with Warren Fox on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.
A Message Of Gratitude And Grief
In his post, Lomas addressed his mother directly, saying she was now at peace and that her children loved and would miss her deeply. He thanked her for being “the first person to love me before the world even knew I existed, ” closing with a simple “Good night mum R I P. ”
He also expressed appreciation to the staff and caregivers who supported his mother daily throughout her illness, calling them “amazing people. ” Responses on his post included messages of sympathy and support, with one commenter writing, “Oh Jamie I am so sorry to hear this sending so much love to you and your family, ” while another added, “Your fighting spirit definitely came from your mama. ”
Public Support And Past Reflections
The outpouring of messages followed earlier reflections Lomas had shared about his mother’s dementia on her 75th birthday at the start of last year. At the time, he urged followers to remember that “time is precious, ” acknowledging how the condition can be “very cruel and very frustrating for family members, ” while reminding them that a parent’s love predates everything. He added then: “Don’t ever forget that your mum loved you before the world even knew you existed. ”
Alongside their work on television, the siblings count celebrity makeup artist Cassie Lomas among their sisters. While the family has kept details of private arrangements out of the spotlight, the response to Jamie’s message underscored the solidarity often shown by soap audiences and colleagues when stars open up about personal loss.
For many fans who have followed their careers, the news landed with particular poignancy on Mother’s Day. The siblings’ words offered a snapshot of a long and difficult journey with Alzheimer’s, and a moment of gratitude toward those who helped along the way. Tributes are continuing to appear on social media as friends, co-stars and viewers pay their respects to the family.
