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Kim O'Leary

John Bishop 'heartbroken' as he leads tributes to beloved mum following her death

Comedian John Bishop has lead tributes to his beloved mum Kathleen who sadly passed away today.

The Liverpool native was set to perform in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin in the hit panto Mother Goose alongside Ian McKellan, but it was announced that Bishop won't perform on stage this week as he is on compassionate leave. Taking to Instagram today, 56-year-old Bishop announced the heartbreaking news of his mum's death.

He wrote: "Two weeks ago my Mum came to see me in Mother Goose in Liverpool and joined in the sing a long at the end as I knew she would. This morning we said goodbye to her and we will never hear her sing again.

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