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Soap stars mourn mother Helen Webb after 12-year Alzheimer's battle

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Soap stars mourn mother Helen Webb after 12-year Alzheimer's battle
Key Points
  • Helen Webb died on Mother's Day after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer's
  • Charley Webb visited her mother after death and described the years as 'stolen'
  • Jamie Lomas said Alzheimer's causes you to lose someone 'not once but twice'

Helen Webb, described by her children as beautiful and strong, passed away on Mother's Day, which multiple reports indicate was March 15, 2026. She had been living with Alzheimer's for 12 years, a prolonged struggle that her daughter Charley Webb characterized as having stolen the past dozen years from their family. The exact cause of death beyond Alzheimer's complications has not been disclosed, nor have the specific circumstances or location of her passing been confirmed.

Charley Webb shared an emotional account of visiting her mother after her death, stating she went to see her mother in the chapel of rest. She explained that not everyone wants to do that when someone passes but it felt important for her. The experience proved more difficult than anticipated; Charley Webb said it was actually much harder than she thought it would be and saying goodbye nearly broke her but she was relieved she did it.

I went to see my mum today in the chapel of rest.

Charley Webb, Former Emmerdale star

In a separate tribute, she reflected on the long duration of the illness, describing the past twelve years as 'stolen' due to Alzheimer's. Jamie Lomas offered a poignant perspective on the disease's impact, noting in a social media post that after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer's, she finally decided it was time to leave us. He said that for anyone who knows what it's like to have someone with this awful illness, you will know that you lose them not once but twice.

He elaborated on the emotional toll, saying their mum was always so strong and to watch her over the years slowly turn into someone who is just a shell of who they once were is very difficult to take and watch. Jamie Lomas concluded his tribute with a personal message that she is now at peace and they love and miss her so much, adding she was the first person to love him before the world even knew he existed. Both Charley Webb and Jamie Lomas received an outpouring of support from followers and industry friends following their announcements.

I know not everyone wants to do that when someone passes but it felt important for me.

Charley Webb, Former Emmerdale star

Charley Webb expressed gratitude, thanking everyone for all of their support, especially everyone that's looked after her so well for the last 3 years. She added that to all of her closest people, she couldn't live without them. Jamie Lomas also thanked caregivers, saying he wanted to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful staff who cared for her on a daily basis and for those who helped her in some way, calling them all amazing people.

Details about Helen Webb's age and background beyond being described as 'beautiful' and 'strong' remain unknown. It is also unclear whether there will be a public funeral or memorial service, as funeral arrangements have not been announced. The family has not provided further information on these matters.

It was actually much harder than I thought it would be and saying goodbye nearly broke me but I’m SO relieved I did it.

Charley Webb, Former Emmerdale star

Sadly we lost our beautiful mum today on Mother’s Day.

Jamie Lomas, Soap star

After a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s, she finally decided it was time to leave us. For anyone who knows what it’s like to have someone with this awful illness, you will know that you lose them not once but twice.

Jamie Lomas, Soap star

Our mum was always so strong and to watch her over the years slowly turn into someone who is just a shell of who they once were is very difficult to take and watch.

Jamie Lomas, Soap star

You are now at peace mum and we love you and we will miss you so so much. You were the first person to love me before the world even knew I existed. Good night mum R I P.

Jamie Lomas, Soap star

I wanted to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful staff who cared for her on a daily basis and for those who helped her in some way. You truly are all amazing people.

Jamie Lomas, Soap star

My beautiful Mum left us today on Mother’s Day. 15/03/2026. The past twelve years were stolen from us, that’s the only way to describe this feeling. ‘The long goodbye’, Thank you to everyone for all of your support, especially everyone that’s looked after her so well for the last 3 years.

Charley Webb, Former Emmerdale star

And to all of my closest people, I couldn’t life without you.

Charley Webb, Former Emmerdale star
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