Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley shares a heartfelt tribute to her mother on the 10th anniversary of her death

Lisa Riley shared a heartfelt tribute to her beloved mother Cath on the 10th anniversary of her death.

Taking to Instagram on Friday, the Emmerdale actress, 46, shared a snap of her mother next to two candles, with the star commenting that ‘the pain is still as raw as it was back then.’

Lisa, whose mother passed away from cancer at the age of 57, also shared with fans how she copes with her grief, saying she is ‘extremely lucky’ to have loved ones her love to rely on for support during her most difficult times.

Heartbreaking: Lisa Riley shared a heartfelt tribute to her beloved mother Cath on the 10th anniversary of her death

Actress Mandy Dingle began by writing beautiful words about her late father, writing: ‘My LOVED mother, Cath, died in battle with cancer ten years ago on this day. Today, the pain, as I write this, remains the same as it was then. You’ve heard it say many times, “it gets easier with time” right???

‘The biggest hole has always been in my heart, because my mom is so unique, so funny, so kind, so caring, so incredibly happy, so spend her time, for EVERYONE.

‘She really shines like the brightest star you’ll ever see, and everyone says so. “Cath Riley, once met, never forgotten” listening to this sentence still makes me cry. Because I suppose I struggled the most with how young she was. ‘

Tribute: Taking to Instagram on Friday, the Emmerdale actress, 46, shared a snap of her mother next to two candles, with the star commenting that ‘the pain is still as raw as it was back then’

Detailing how friends and family had been her rock during her dark days, she continued: ‘The lesson I learned is this. I rely on my closest and dearest, and for this I am extremely fortunate.

‘My Al, my family, my best friends, my work family and work colleagues. You keep me up, on days when I’m down and really emotional, you make me laugh, because you know that’s how I handle things best. ..

‘For this today PLEASE accept my deepest gratitude. Hope anyone else is feeling really sad today, reading this and finding someone close they can talk to, like talking and expressing your inner feelings, will help. It really does, and I say this with truth and honesty. ‘

Following her messages, Lisa received countless messages of support from her fans and friends.

Words: Lisa, the mother of someone who passed away from cancer, also shared with fans how she copes with her grief, commenting that she is ‘extremely lucky’ to have loved ones Her love relies on for support during her most difficult times

On Saturday, the soap star took to her Instagram once again to thank fans for their love and support amid her statement of grief over her mother.

Next to a picture of a sign saying ‘thank you’, Lisa wrote: ‘THANK YOU THANK YOU. so much for the huge amount of support you all sent me yesterday.

‘Messages that speak of love and truth… I want you all to know how it has helped, especially given the identical number of people suffering, so it proves when you are suffering, it’s good to share. Thank you again.’

Earlier this year, Lisa shared her grief for Cath, as she revealed she had put all wedding plans on hold as the day ‘wouldn’t be special’ following her mother’s death on year 2012.

Appreciation: On Saturday, the soap star took to her Instagram again to thank fans for her love and support while she announced her grief over her mother

The soap star has been with her partner Al for seven years, and the couple will be engaged in 2018.

But speaking of a potential wedding in February, Lisa said: ‘There’s going to be an empty seat and I wonder how I’m going to cope.’

Lisa’s beloved mother Cath passed away from cancer on her arm at the age of 57.

The TV star said she was unable to date because she felt the day would be ‘harrowing’.

So sad: Earlier this year, Lisa shared her grief for Cath, as she revealed she had put all wedding plans on hold as the day ‘wouldn’t be special’ following her death her mother in 2012

However, she is in no hurry to marry her fiancé as she reveals ‘their lives are as wonderful as they are.’

She told The Mirror: ‘I called him my husband and he called me his wife. We just haven’t gone down the aisle and got the ring and papers. ‘

The star revealed whenever they decide to get married, it won’t be a big day and it will only consist of close family.

Lover: She has been with her partner Al for seven years, and the couple will be engaged in 2018

It comes after Lisa confirmed last month her character Mandy Dingle would be returning to the soap after she took a break from acting after her grandmother passed away.

The star has taken a break from acting after being devastated by the death of her beloved grandmother, while the star also did not attend the British Soap Awards in June.

Mandy recently appeared in Dales after a brief absence from the screen.

Back: It comes after last month Lisa confirmed her Mandy Dingle character would be returning to the soap after she took a break from the show after her grandmother passed away

Lisa shared her devastating loss in an emotional Instagram post earlier this year.

She wrote: ‘Today, we know, will be the hardest day, we rely on each other, you are at peace now, but we are all longing for your energy around the house.

‘God has acquired another Angel. May you light up the heavens with your warmth and infectious smile. I will try to be strong for both of us. ‘

Break: Lisa, 45, has taken a break from acting for a while after being devastated by the death of her beloved grandmother, while the star also did not attend the British Soap Awards in June.

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