Johannah Deakin – the mother of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson and six other children – has died following a battle with leukaemia at the age of 42.
Leukaemia is a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow where blood cells are formed.
Her musician son, Louis, is expected to perform a stirring tribute to his late mother at the X Factor finale on Saturday, December 10.
Before then, many around the world have expressed their sorrow
Today we lost one of us.
A mother, a fighter, a directioner.
Now she’s an angel in the sky and she will be missed.— Queen B (@TheBigestFandom) December 9, 2016
2016 is officially the worst year in history.. #RIPJohannah
As fans, and humans, we need to give the family their time and space, please..— Natalie (@natalier07232) December 9, 2016
“Why do best people die so soon?”
“When ur in a garden, which flowers do you pick?”
“The most beautiful one”#RIPJohannah @Louis_Tomlinson— Hakuna Matata (@1224T0L_NAJIHAH) December 9, 2016
this is beyond heartbreaking, my thoughts and prayers are with louis and his whole family. i’m speechless. #RIPJohannah
— michael things (@allaboutmichaeI) December 9, 2016
Our thoughts,prayers and our love are with Dan, Louis,Lottie, Félicité,Phoebe, Daisy,Ernest and Doris & all family & friends #ripJohannah ❤️
— Eden Dora Trust (@EdenDoraTrust) December 9, 2016
She passed through glory’s morning gate and walked in paradise. We love you, Angel. You will be missed. #RIPJohannah pic.twitter.com/Io0KcV0Z3P
— stay strong, Louis (@sexsgodcth) December 9, 2016
Sending all my thoughts and prayers to the Tomlinson-Deakin family. Johannah was such an amazing woman. #RIPJohannah ❤
— best harry pics (@thestylespics) December 9, 2016
I didn’t even know she was sick.. My heart hurts so bad. She was an amazing human. #RIPJohannah
— ❁ Free Lockscreens ❁ (@SEXYLOCKSCREENS) December 9, 2016
IMAGINE HOW LOUIS AND THE KIDS MUST BE FEELING RN MY HEART BREAKS JUST BY THINKING ABOUT IT ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM#RIPJohannah
— ilysm zayn (@njhisart) December 9, 2016
#RIPJohannah the amount of charity she has done and the support she’s given Louis and how happy she was to see her children be successful
— I is Kween Sara (@MsRoyalVloggerr) December 9, 2016
#RIPJohannah I just… like… wtf I woke up to this and I’m really sad. I hope Louis and all his siblings pull through and spread love
— I is Kween Sara (@MsRoyalVloggerr) December 9, 2016
It’s expected to be an emotionally charged atmosphere when Louis performs at the X-Factor Final tomorrow.
I swear Louis is gonna cry during his performance tomorrow. And I’m going to cry too. Everyone around him are going to cry too. #RIPJohannah
— #RIPJohannah (@murray_shaina) December 9, 2016
Dear @Louis_Tomlinson hope you’re strong about this whole situation we are all praying for ur mom go in peace We loves you #RIPJohannah
— Follow Help ⭐️ (@idolshelpff) December 9, 2016
Louis’s mum was hospitalised for leukaemia and he put on a facade of happiness for his fans while he secretly dealt with this. #RIPJohannah
— niall as poems (@poemsfornialler) December 9, 2016
#RIPJohannah She saw her son get this far and she’s so proud even from above. She won’t be here for his b day but in a way, she still will
— I is Kween Sara (@MsRoyalVloggerr) December 9, 2016
She was a mum to the boys. This is my appreciation post for her.
Just look at her smile… #RIPJohannah pic.twitter.com/SO0CO0kX4e— DZKM (@_DaniaalMalik) December 9, 2016