The heartbreaking reactions on Twitter to Louis’ mum’s passing

Celebrity

Dec 10, 2016

Fans have taken to social media to express their sadness about Johannah Deakin passing away.

The mother of One Direction's Louis Tomlinson died last Wednesday after a battle with leukaemia.

Since Johannah's husband Dan released a statement on her passing, fans worldwide have rushed to the family's side on social media.

Cheryl, Liam, Zayn and Niall, and many other celebs have paid tribute to the mum-of-seven:

@Louis_Tomlinson my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones at this incredibly tragic time.

— Cheryl (@CherylOfficial) December 9, 2016

@Louis_Tomlinson pic.twitter.com/Ys4SpN49hN

— Liam (@LiamPayne) December 9, 2016

Very sad news . Louis I love you mate and I'm / all of us are here for you all the way . You're mum was an incredible person .

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) December 9, 2016

Thinking of you and your family .love from my family to yours..

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) December 9, 2016

@Louis_Tomlinson love you bro! All of your family is in my prayers. proud of your strength and know your mum is too x

— zayn (@zaynmalik) December 9, 2016

Heartbroken for you @Louis_Tomlinson. Your mum Jay was an incredible person. Sending you all my love

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) December 9, 2016

Such heartbreaking news, my thoughts are with @Louis_Tomlinson and his family at this time. She was such a lovely person

— Danielle Peazer (@DaniellePeazer) December 9, 2016

Oh my. My sincerest and deeps condolences go out to @Louis_Tomlinson. Wow such a young age to lose your mom. Prayers sent.

— Billy Gilman (@BillyGilman) December 10, 2016

#JustHoldOnLouis stay strong @Louis_Tomlinson we love you and to your familiy#RIPJohannah pic.twitter.com/HvQhRSlkUl

— Walking in the wind (@AngieeBrashear) December 9, 2016

So sorry to hear about @Louis_Tomlinson mum. A lovely lady whenever I met her. Terrible loss. Thoughts and prayers Louis.

— Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) December 9, 2016

Everyone send love and strength to @Louis_Tomlinson and his family. So so sorry my brother. We're all here for u.

— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) December 9, 2016

Fans have even started a page to raise money for charities that support leukaemia patients.