Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has paid a heartbreaking tribute as she marked 14 years since the devastating loss of her mother, Cath, who died from cancer in 2012 at the age of 57.
Social Media Tribute
The actress, who plays Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, took to social media on Wednesday (July 29) to share a moving image of her mother doting on her first-born grandchild, Jakey.
Alongside the photo, Riley wrote: "14 years ago today, Mum, you were taken away from us. To be our guiding light. How I only wish I could just have you with me, let me hear you, let me laugh with you, smile at the same stupid things. Every single day of my life you were either by my side with me, or we spoke never less than twice a day."
Personal Milestones
Reflecting on significant moments without her mother, Riley added: "This very year I turned 50, I don’t have a photo of you next to me when I cut my Birthday Cake-when I got my letter from the King that I’d been honoured on his Birthday list as a MBE, I couldn’t tell you. That is why it’s hard. You were, ARE, my everything. The years go by since you went to heaven, but the NEED for you by my side never ever ever ever goes away. LOVE YOU MUM."
She concluded the post: "Keep shining your special shine-I just love this photo of you when Jakey was born-the connection in your eyes-the love for your first grandchild - he’s REALLY doing you proud."
Messages of Support
Fans and followers quickly flooded the post with love and support. @ratcliffemarshall said: "Thinking of you as you remember your lovely mum." @twiggy_77 commented: "Thinking of you Lisa. Your mum is shining up above you & watching over you so will be so proud of you."
@lilypops wrote: "That’s so beautiful Lisa. She’s always with you." @momma_wooly1 replied: "Without question she would be so very proud. Hope you can smile about the happy memories today." @julie.warren.56679 posted: "Sending you big massive hugs." @crompton5989 added: "Beautiful photo. Thinking of you today Lisa."
