Gemma Collins has given an update on her health after revealing she has been battling a serious illness for the past three weeks, which has left her struggling to breathe10:16, 07 Jun 2025Gemma Collins is looking forward to a few weeks off workGemma Collins has opened up about her harrowing battle with pneumonia, confessing she feels like she’s “dying” as the fight drags into its fourth week. The ex-TOWIE icon, aged 44, was hit with the severe lung infection almost a month ago and has been gasping for air ever since.On Wednesday, a bed-bound Gemma took to Instagram to give her followers a health update, admitting she’s been seriously ill for weeks. Alongside a snap of herself in bed, she penned: “Hey guys sorry been quiet I have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”At that time, Gemma also posted another update on her Instagram Story, showing she was hooked up to a drip and had been visited by a medic. The beloved telly celeb is battling pneumonia, an inflammation of the tissue in one or both lungs, usually due to an infection.Gemma Collins has given a health update(Image: More