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Charley Webb and Jamie Lomas Announce Mother's Death After 12-Year Alzheimer's Battle

Published 17 March 2026

British soap opera actors Charley Webb and Jamie Lomas announced the death of their mother, Helen Webb, on Mother's Day, March 15, 2026, following a 12-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. The siblings, known for their roles in Emmerdale and Hollyoaks respectively, shared the news through emotional Instagram posts, expressing profound grief and gratitude to those who cared for her.

Jamie Lomas, who has portrayed Warren Fox in Hollyoaks for over a decade, posted a photo of himself with his mother alongside a heartfelt message. "Sadly we lost our beautiful mum today on Mother's Day," he wrote. "After a 12 year battle with Alzheimers, she finally decided it was time to leave us. For anyone who knows what its like to have someone with this awful illness, you will know that you lose them not once but twice. Our mum was always so strong and to watch her over the years slowly turn into someone who is just a shell of who they once were is very difficult to take and watch." He concluded with a personal note: "You are now at peace mum and we love you and we will miss you so so much. You were the first person to love me before the world even knew I existed. Good night mum R I P." Lomas...

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