Showbiz Mogul Simon Cowell loses mum

X Factor judge Simon Cowell have on Sunday July 5th lost his mum after suffering a stroke. The media mogul and his family said they were heartbroken and would definitely "miss her terribly".

A spokesperson for the family confirmed the passage of the matriarch age 89.

They said: "Today our beloved mum Julie passed away. Anyone who had met her would know what a truly special and kind lady she was. We are heartbroken and will miss her terribly, but she is now at peace."

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Simon and family.