Simon Cowell's mum passes away

Brummie Girl Brummie Girl Posts: 22,419
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I thought there would already be a thread about this but on Good Morning Britain this morning they said that Simon Cowell's mum passed away. I only caught the tail end of it so I don't know when it was.

Edit: Link to article, she died yesterday (Sun 5th July) http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/33405289/x-factor-auditions-are-cancelled-after-the-death-of-simon-cowells-mother

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  • InspirationInspiration Posts: 62,694
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    Sad news for him. They were very close. :(
  • DiamondDollDiamondDoll Posts: 21,460
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    Aww so sad. :cry:

    I'm so glad she saw her grandchild though.
    Simon will be distraught.. :(
  • Fergie86Fergie86 Posts: 7,929
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    Sad news, always thought she looked well for her age but at 89 i suppose things can happen quickly, Simon and his family will be heartbroken, glad she got to meet her Grandson, RIP
  • Moll FlandersMoll Flanders Posts: 1,392
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    Simon Cowell's mum lived really near me and my husband and I met her a few times. She was always pleasant and charming, and also elegant and glamorous for a woman of her age - or for a woman of any age. Simon's devotion to her clearly went two ways; she talked incessantly of him. She was also devoted to her adorable little dog, and involved in charity work at the local RSPCA. I hope she's made arrangements for someone to take her dog - if not, I'm sure her family will make some.


    I feel really sorry for Simon and his family, and am sorry I will no longer bump into Mrs B walking her dog.
  • GracieLGracieL Posts: 4,307
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    So sorry for Simon :( Simon loved his mum dearly.
  • wilehelmaswilehelmas Posts: 3,610
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    Simon Cowell's mum lived really near me and my husband and I met her a few times. She was always pleasant and charming, and also elegant and glamorous for a woman of her age - or for a woman of any age. Simon's devotion to her clearly went two ways; she talked incessantly of him. She was also devoted to her adorable little dog, and involved in charity work at the local RSPCA. I hope she's made arrangements for someone to take her dog - if not, I'm sure her family will make some.

    Perhaps Squiddly and Diddly might share their basket/s?
  • GroutyGrouty Posts: 33,944
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    Aww sad news :(

    Condolences to Simon and the rest of the family and friends.
  • mimicolemimicole Posts: 50,916
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    I'm no fan of Simon's work but I do feel very sorry for him and his family at the moment.

    He absolutely idolised his mother.:(
  • MicrokorgMicrokorg Posts: 2,670
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    Maybe he'll finally come out now
  • marlingmarling Posts: 3,690
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    Microkorg wrote: »
    Maybe he'll finally come out now

    My thoughts exactly when I heard this news.
  • day dreamerday dreamer Posts: 978
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    I shouldn't be surprised by the two posters above me thinking it's okay to make such comments in a thread like this but I do wonder about some of you people, I really do.

    Simon Cowell is not my favourite person but he will obviously be devasated and I offer my condolences. Losing my mother is my worst fear so I've nothing but sympathy for anyone who is going through what Simon will be at the moment.
  • lotty27lotty27 Posts: 17,858
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    Simon Cowell's mum lived really near me and my husband and I met her a few times. She was always pleasant and charming, and also elegant and glamorous for a woman of her age - or for a woman of any age. Simon's devotion to her clearly went two ways; she talked incessantly of him. She was also devoted to her adorable little dog, and involved in charity work at the local RSPCA. I hope she's made arrangements for someone to take her dog - if not, I'm sure her family will make some.


    I feel really sorry for Simon and his family, and am sorry I will no longer bump into Mrs B walking her dog.

    According to Amanda Holden on This Morning he has. I'm sure she said that he's taking the dog himself but either way her dog will be OK :)

    She sounds like a lovely woman, RIP. I'm not a fan of Simon Cowell but it's obvious he adored his mother so he has my sympathy, losing a much loved parent is awful.
  • DiamondDollDiamondDoll Posts: 21,460
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    I shouldn't be surprised by the two posters above me thinking it's okay to make such comments in a thread like this but I do wonder about some of you people, I really do.

    Simon Cowell is not my favourite person but he will obviously be devasated and I offer my condolences. Losing my mother is my worst fear so I've nothing but sympathy for anyone who is going through what Simon will be at the moment.

    I hear you. :(
  • Ann_TennaAnn_Tenna Posts: 395
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    I am sorry to hear about Simon's loss. I know how he must be feeling. :(

    I lost my mother several years ago and it was just devastating. I was very close to her, like Simon was to his mum.
  • DiamondDollDiamondDoll Posts: 21,460
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    Ann_Tenna wrote: »
    I am sorry to hear about Simon's loss. I know how he must be feeling. :(

    I lost my mother several years ago and it was just devastating. I was very close to her, like Simon was to his mum.

    Its nine years since my mum died and I miss her on a daily basis.
    Its a pain you just learn to live with. :(

    Hope Simon and the family can all help each other at this very sad time.
  • Thom001Thom001 Posts: 939
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    I have just found out on here that The X Factor auditions scheduled for Tuesday in Manchester have also been cancelled as a mark of respect.

    I do seem to remember reading not too long ago that she was a good age and was living somewhere on the South Coast. I'm really glad to think that she was able to meet her grandson, Eric.
  • Ella NutElla Nut Posts: 8,891
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    I shouldn't be surprised by the two posters above me thinking it's okay to make such comments in a thread like this but I do wonder about some of you people, I really do.

    Simon Cowell is not my favourite person but he will obviously be devasated and I offer my condolences. Losing my mother is my worst fear so I've nothing but sympathy for anyone who is going through what Simon will be at the moment.

    I also wonder, day dreamer. I suppose we can only be thankful they are in a relatively small minority. Disgusting.

    I feel for Simon, his brothers and the whole family. I've not lost either of my parents yet but as with you, it is something I don't wish to even think about because it's too painful to bear.
  • walterwhitewalterwhite Posts: 56,564
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    Microkorg wrote: »
    Maybe he'll finally come out now

    What a classy comment.
  • -Unicorn--Unicorn- Posts: 198
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    Sad news. :(
  • wilehelmaswilehelmas Posts: 3,610
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    marling wrote: »
    My thoughts exactly when I heard this news.

    Simon is imo deeply entrenched in a world of PR smoke and mirrors in general.

    I do feel sorry his mum has died, as I would for anyone, it is a great loss for him and his family, clearly.

    But it is not our collective loss, and I rather applaud you for not joining in the chorus of hand-wringing and shrill indignance aimed at anyone who dares say what most of the nation probably thought for about 2 seconds, before dismissing it - as being as unlikely as Sinitta ever revealing her true age.
  • DemizdeeroolzDemizdeeroolz Posts: 3,821
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    wilehelmas wrote: »
    Simon is imo deeply entrenched in a world of PR smoke and mirrors in general.

    I do feel sorry his mum has died, as I would for anyone, it is a great loss for him and his family, clearly.

    But it is not our collective loss, and I rather applaud you for not joining in the chorus of hand-wringing and shrill indignance aimed at anyone who dares say what most of the nation probably thought for about 2 seconds, before dismissing it - as being as unlikely as Sinitta ever revealing her true age.

    It's sad when a loved one dies but, she lived to a very good age and he's lucky to have had his mother into his sixth decade. Hundreds of mothers were murdered in Gaza last July as a result of his generous donation to the Israeli defence force. I wonder how many bullets he paid for.
  • Ella NutElla Nut Posts: 8,891
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    wilehelmas wrote: »
    Simon is imo deeply entrenched in a world of PR smoke and mirrors in general.

    I do feel sorry his mum has died, as I would for anyone, it is a great loss for him and his family, clearly.

    But it is not our collective loss, and I rather applaud you for not joining in the chorus of hand-wringing and shrill indignance aimed at anyone who dares say what most of the nation probably thought for about 2 seconds, before dismissing it - as being as unlikely as Sinitta ever revealing her true age.

    "what most of the nation thought for about 2 seconds"? Really? Most? You mis-judge "most" of the nation methinks just because a couple of people said it here. Those of us who think it is disgusting to make such a comment at this time are not wringing our hands I am sure. I'm certainly not. But there's a phrase that goes something like this... 'there's a time and a place' and actually probably another thread.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 310
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    wilehelmas wrote: »
    Simon is imo deeply entrenched in a world of PR smoke and mirrors in general.

    I do feel sorry his mum has died, as I would for anyone, it is a great loss for him and his family, clearly.

    But it is not our collective loss, and I rather applaud you for not joining in the chorus of hand-wringing and shrill indignance aimed at anyone who dares say what most of the nation probably thought for about 2 seconds, before dismissing it - as being as unlikely as Sinitta ever revealing her true age.

    Expressing sadness for someone's loss should not be something to look down on and the thought of Simon finally coming out didn't cross my mind for a second. If it did though, I'd keep it to myself. Politeness is clearly something some people don't care about.
  • PoppySeedPoppySeed Posts: 2,483
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    Expressing sadness for someone's loss should not be something to look down on and the thought of Simon finally coming out didn't cross my mind for a second. If it did though, I'd keep it to myself. Politeness is clearly something some people don't care about.

    Me too, I never even gave it a thought, I just thought how sad as he adores his mum.
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