Phillip Schofield: Former This Morning presenter announces tragic death of his mother

TV star Phillip Schofield has revealed his mother passed away after a “heartbreaking weekend”.

The former This Morning presenter announced Pat’s tragic death on Instagram, saying he will be “forever proud” that she was his mother.

“Today at 3pm and after a heartbreaking weekend, my magnificent mother decided it was time to go to her beloved Brian,” Schofield wrote.

“For three days, we hugged her, loved her, held 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 is a mother.”

The 62-year-old thanked the paramedics and medical staff who cared for his mother.

Schofield shared eleven beautiful photos of her mother over the years. He also posted a video of Pat standing on a plane as it flew.

“God, I loved her for wanting to do this. One of the oldest women to ever walk.

It is not known how Pat died.