Actor John Barrowman has shared that his mother, Marion, has died at 91 with a heartbreaking social media post.
The 59-year-old took to Instagram on Tuesday, where he posted a series of pictures of his mother along with a lengthy caption.
It read: “It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I share that my beautiful mum, Marion Barrowman, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, surrounded by love, exactly the way she wanted.
“Scott and I were still on a plane when we received the news.”
He continued: “My dad was holding her hand as she took her last breath, my brother was by her side, and my sister had just spent precious weeks with them before saying goodbye over the phone.
“Although I wasn’t there for the exact moment she passed, when I arrived home I lay beside her, talked to her, and softly sang our little song in her ear.
“While our hearts are shattered, we are grateful she left this world peacefully, in comfort, and surrounded by the people she loved most.
“Many of you knew my mum through the stories I’ve shared over the years, and many of you met her on tour, at conventions, or proudly standing beside the stage watching me perform. She adored all of it — the sparkle, the laughter, the music, and especially all of you.
John Barrowman shared the sad news on Tuesday
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“My mum was truly one of a kind: full of love, glamour, mischief, kindness, and joy.
“Always dressed to the nines, never without her hair done, makeup perfect, and a little bling sparkling somewhere.
“I always say I am my mother’s son because she gave me my voice, my humour, my love of performing, and my joy for life.
“She fiercely loved her family, and she embraced Scott as a son from day one. When Scott and I married in Cardiff and someone warned there could be protests, my mum simply said, ‘Let them try — I’ll batter them with my Chanel handbag.'”
John Barrowman shared a series of photos of his mother, Marion
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The moving post concluded: “For the last two and a half years, Scott and I had the privilege of caring for both my mum and dad in our home.
“We could not have done it without her incredible nurse and caregiver, Maria, whose compassion, dignity, and devotion lifted our family every day.
“Because of this loss, and so I can be with my family during this incredibly difficult time, I have had to cancel upcoming shows. Thank you all for your love, kindness, and support.
“That was Mum. Strong, funny, loving, glamorous, and unforgettable. Love always, John & Scott.”
Heartbreakingly, Mr Barrowman’s loss comes just four months after the death of his beloved dog.
In a post from January, the actor sobbed as he revealed his Jack Russell had passed away.
Mr Barrowman was holding the pooch, named Captain Jack Harness, in the video.
He penned at the time: “Captain Jack Harkness our beloved Jack Russell has gone. He waited until i came home and he died peacefully in his dada’s arms within an hour of my return with @scottmale Dixie and Tito around him.
“He was a good boy, a loyal friend and our Jackamo for 18 years. We are very sad but grateful he died of old age and did not suffer.” (sic)