British soap opera siblings Charley Webb and Jamie Lomas have publicly confirmed the heartbreaking death of their mother, Helen Webb, which occurred on Mother's Day, March 15, 2026. The emotional announcement came through social media posts where both actors paid tribute to their beloved mother, who had been battling Alzheimer's disease for twelve long years.
Heartbreaking Announcement on Mother's Day
Charley Webb, the 38-year-old former Emmerdale star best known for her role as Debbie Dingle, and her 50-year-old brother Jamie Lomas, famous for playing Warren Fox in Hollyoaks, shared the devastating news that their mother passed away on the very day dedicated to celebrating mothers. The timing added an extra layer of poignancy to an already tragic situation.
Jamie Lomas' Emotional Tribute
Jamie Lomas posted a touching photograph of himself with his mother on Instagram, accompanied by a lengthy caption that captured the profound grief of losing a parent to Alzheimer's. "Sadly we lost our beautiful mum today on Mother's Day," he wrote. "After a 12 year battle with Alzheimer's, she finally decided it was time to leave us."
The actor poignantly described the dual loss experienced by families dealing with dementia: "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. 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 concluded his tribute with words of gratitude for healthcare workers: "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."
Charley Webb's Moving Words
Charley Webb shared her own photograph with Helen Webb, writing: "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'."
The actress expressed appreciation for the support system that helped her family through the difficult journey: "Thank you to everyone for all of your support, especially everyone that's looked after her so well for the last 3 years. And to all of my closest people, I couldn't live without you."
Industry Support and Condolences
The soap opera community quickly rallied around the grieving siblings, with numerous colleagues and friends offering messages of support. Among those sharing condolences were Rebecca Ryan, Kelvin Fletcher, Amy Lennox, and Gemma Atkinson.
Sheridan Smith wrote: "Babba. Pleased you're here with me and Billy. We love you xx," while Emmerdale's Lisa Riley offered: "So much love and strength at this difficult time."
On Jamie's post, EastEnders star Jake Wood commented: "So sorry Jamie, sending love and strength to you and all the family," and Coronation Street's Kym Marsh added: "So sorry Jay. So much love to you all. She was amazing xxx."
Professional Backgrounds of the Siblings
Charley Webb portrayed Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale from 2002 to 2021, becoming one of the show's most recognizable characters. Her character's storyline saw her leave the village for Scotland to live with Zak Dingle, played by Steve Halliwell, before eventually moving to Australia with a new partner in 2025.
Jamie Lomas achieved fame through his role as Warren Fox in Hollyoaks, but also had a significant stint on EastEnders between 2013 and 2014. He played Jake Stone, one of the suspects in the high-profile Lucy Beale murder storyline that captivated British television audiences.
The siblings' public mourning of their mother has highlighted the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease on families, while also showcasing the strong bonds within the British entertainment industry during times of personal tragedy.
