Piers Morgan has left his fans absolutely stunned with a throwback snap of his mum in celebration of her big 80th birthday bash.
The telly star, 59, took to social media to share an adorable vintage black and white photo featuring his mum Gabrielle Georgina Sybille cradling a baby Piers. The charming post included a split image with a recent heart-shaped photo of the pair, both beaming at the lens.
Piers paid a heartfelt tribute to his beloved mum with a sweet note, penning: “Happy 80th birthday to my fabulous mother.” He continued to gush over her, adding: “My biggest and most loyal supporter, my most astute critic, and my greatest inspiration and role model.
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“Quite simply, the finest and most selfless person I have ever known.” His followers were left in awe of his mum’s age-defying beauty.
ITV’s own Lorraine Kelly chimed in: “Thought she was your sister! Gorgeous woman – have a great day.” GMB’s Kate Garraway also joined in the well-wishes, exclaiming: “She’s gorgeous ! Happy birthday mamma morgan.”
A fan jumped into the comments section, remarking: “Lovely photos of a lovely looking mum.” Another follower reminisced: “I remember your mum from Newick days in the 80s? She still looks fabulous.”
The outspoken presenter was born in Surrey in March 1965 to parents Vincent Eamonn O’Mear and Gabrielle Georgina Sybille and is one of four siblings, including two brothers Rupert and Jeremy, and sister Charlotte.
Tragedy struck Piers’ family when his father passed away when he was just a wee lad at 11 months old, leading to his mother later tying the knot with Glynne Pughe-Morgan.
Piers Morgan tied the knot with Celia Walden in 2010 and they have a daughter, Elise. He also has three sons from his previous marriage to Marion Shalloe.
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