Gemma Collins is praying for her dad’s speedy recovery after he was rushed into hospital with coronavirus.
The former TOWIE star, 39, urged her followers to take notice of the new restrictions that were put into place on Saturday – with London and most of Essex being plunged into Tier 4 – after both her parents tested positive for the illness.
She is patiently waiting for her poorly father to get better after he told her he’d “rather be dead” than experience the virus.
And the reality TV personality has shared her prayers on Instagram while thanking NHS staff who are working tirelessly at Queen’s Hospital to care for her father.
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Gem shared a photo of herself as a youngster sat beside her dad Alan.
The pair appeared to be fishing in the snap, with young Gemma helping her dad by holding the pole.
“THANK YOU QUEENS HOSPITAL❤️ NHS ❤️ALL THE AMAZING DOCTORS ❤️ who are helping my dad right now in hospital ❤️ NHS ❤️QUEENS HOSPITAL❤️” she penned underneath the snap.
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The heartfelt image gained lots of comments from her followers, who wished her parents a speedy recovery.
GMB’s Piers Morgan commented on the snap: “Really sorry to hear about your parents, Gemma. Wishing them both a full and speedy recovery.”
“Sending so much love,” a second added.
A third echoed: “My thoughts are with you x.”
Gemma is living in hell as both of her parents have fallen sick with the deadly virus just days before Christmas.
Giving a worrying update on the condition of her father late on Wednesday night, Gemma expressed her great fears and worries for Alan.
Taking to social media, the reality TV star shared a photograph of her dad laying down while she was holding his hand to offer comfort and reassurance – while telling fans and followers she has never witnessed an illness like Covid.
She wrote: “I’m so scared right now.
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“My dad is so unwell I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime,” adding a broken heart emoji.
The star went on: “Covid is so scary laying next to my dad holding his hand right now.
“I am showing you this to create awareness of how real Covid is.”
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