YouTube Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Sayers 16 Mar 2026, 10:03 By Rebecca Sayers 16 Mar 2026, 10:03 Emmerdale stars lead the support as Charley Webb announces the devastating death of her mum: ’12 years have been stolen’ Charley paid tribute to her mum on social media Charley Webb Emmerdale Cast Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Sayers 16 Mar 2026, 10:03 By Rebecca Sayers 16 Mar 2026, 10:03 Emmerdale stars have sent their condolences to former co-star Charley Webb after she announced the devastating death of her mum, Helen, following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Charley Webb, who played the iconic Debbie Dingle for many years until her exit in 2021, heartbreakingly revealed that her mum passed away late last night (March 15). Immediately after Charley, who was married to Matthew Wolfenden, posted a tribute, Emmerdale stars were among the big names sending their support. The devastating death happened on Mother’s Day, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Charley announced the heartbreaking news on Mother’s Day (Credit: YouTube) Charley Webb announces heartbreaking death of mum Taking to her Instagram late last night, Charley paid a heartfelt tribute to her mum. Sharing a photo of herself when she was a child, giving her mum a kiss on the cheek, Charley accompanied it with an emotional caption. She penned: “My beautiful Mum left us today on Mother’s Day. 15/03/2026. The past 12 years were stolen from us. That’s the only way to describe this feeling. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “The long goodbye. Thank you to everyone for all of your support, especially everyone that has looked after her so well for the last three years. And to all of my closest people, I couldn’t live without you.” View this post on Instagram Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. A post shared by CharleyWebb (@miss_charleywebb) Charley’s brother, Jamie Lomas, also paid his own tribute to their mum. Taking to his Instagram, Jamie wrote: “Sadly, we lost our beautiful mum today on Mother’s Day. After a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s, she finally decided it was time to leave us. “For anyone who knows what it’s 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.” Back in 2023, Charley revealed that her mum was suffering with dementia, a decade after her initial diagnosis. Recently, Charley opened up about the diagnosis, on the Daily Mail’s Live of Bryony podcast. She said: “I felt selfish not talking about it because I knew how alone I had felt. So, I thought if I can do a little bit more for the charity, I really want to do that. “I don’t think I have ever felt so alone as when that diagnosis happened.” Charley was instantly supported by her former co-stars (Credit: YouTube) Emmerdale stars send their support Following the devastating news, numerous Emmerdale stars were quick to send their messages of support in the comments. Mandy Dingle actress Lisa Riley penned: “So much love and strength at this difficult time.” Charley’s on-screen daughter, Katie Hill, penned: “Sending all my love.” “I’m so so sorry, Charley. Thinking of you and sending you lots of love,” new-mum Isabel Hodgins wrote. Belle Dingle actress, Eden Taylor-Draper, added: “Sending you so much love.” Read more: All the reasons Debbie Dingle will not be returning to Emmerdale Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Sayers 16 Mar 2026, 10:03 By Rebecca Sayers 16 Mar 2026, 10:03 Previous Story Next Story
