Traitors winner Rachel Duffy supported by co-stars as she breaks silence on her mum's tragic death
Rachel's mum died days after viewers saw her win the BBC showTraitors winner Rachel Duffy has returned to social media following the sad death of her mum Anne.
Rachel, 42, had announced her mum had died just three days after she was seen winning series 4 of The Traitors.
During the series, Rachel had spoken about how she wanted to use any potential winnings to “make memories” with Anne.
But tragically, she died before Rachel had received her £47,875 prize money.
Rachel announced Anne’s death on Instagram before logging out of the social media site.
Fellow winner Stephen Libby has had to do all the follow up TV and radio interviews about their win alone.
But Rachel has now returned with a touching tribute to Anne.
Traitors’ Rachel Duffy breaks silence on mum’s death
Rachel logged back in to Instagram and shared a collection of photographs with her followers. The snaps show her with Anne and other family members over the years.
Alongside it, Rachel wrote: “Thank you Mummy.
“Thank you for loving us so much. Thank you for teaching us our worth.
“Thank you for so much kindness shown and taught. Thank you for endless laughs and lots of fun.
“Thank you for helping us parent our babies. Thank you for being a shoulder to cry on when we needed one.
“Thank you for the many words of wisdom over the years. Thank you for showing us the true meaning of integrity.
“Thank you for giving us a beautiful life. Thank you for a lifetime of happy memories.
“Thank you for being our mummy. We love you x.”
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Rachel’s heartbreaking post has been met with a flurry of messages of support, including one from her Traitors co-star Stephen.
Stephen wrote: “Although I never met her I know how much of an incredible woman your mother must have been to have you and your siblings turn out the way you have, a truly beautiful family.”
Rachel and Stephen’s other co-stars have also been quick to share messages of condolence, too.
Jessie Stride penned: “Sending you so much love Rachel.” Matty Hyndman added: “All my love to you and your gorgeous family Rachel.”
Judy Wilson said: “Love and hugs Rachel, always here for you.” And Traitors host Claudia Winkleman posted several ‘read heart’ emojis.
Meanwhile, Jade Scott, who spoke on The Traitors about her own mother’s death, wrote: “Sending you all my love and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Your mama would be so proud of the woman you are.”
Rachel Duffy’s prize money plans
Rachel and Stephen were Traitors in series 4 of the BBC show and they managed to lie and bluff their way to the end.
The pair scooped a staggering prize pot of £95, 750, which they agreed to split between them.
Rachel had previously spoken about her mum Anne to Claudia. She explained that she was living in a care home after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease aged just 47. Anne also had dementia.
In the final episode, Claudia asked Rachel: “Let’s talk about you mum.”
Communications expert Rachel, who has three children, told her: “When you know her memories are going and you have the opportunity to help her create the nicest ones ever, that is very precious.
“So I’m going to win it if Stephen’s head doesn’t get turned by the money.”
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