Television presenter Rav Wilding has announced the death of his mother Pam at the age of 80 following her funeral on Wednesday.
The 48-year-old Morning Live star shared a tribute on Instagram alongside a photograph of the order of service, which confirmed she passed away on August 9.
The order of service read: "In loving memory of Pam Wilding. 11th May 1946-9th August 2026."
Wilding told followers that his family had given his mother the best farewell possible, writing: "Today we said a proper farewell to my mother. A funeral of a parent is a day no son or daughter would ever want to have, but we gave her the best send off that we could and tried to do everything she would have wanted. Thanks for all the messages. Rest in peace now Mum."
Tributes from television stars and supporters
Several television personalities and colleagues expressed their condolences in the comments section of Wilding's Instagram post.
Coronation Street actor Catherine Tyldesley, 42, wrote: "I'm so very sorry lovely. You're all in my prayers."
Television personality Lizzie Cundy, 58, commented: "Sending huge love and strength to you."
MasterChef host Anna Haugh, 45, added: "Oh Rav I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family."
Supporters and social media followers also shared messages of sympathy. One follower wrote: "I feel your pain Rav! I lost my mum in Jan and it's the hardest pain. May your mum rest in peace now."
A second supporter wrote: "Big [hug] and love for you Rav. She looked like a beautiful and kind lady whom I'm sure you miss greatly. RIP XX." A third fan added: "God bless your mum xx."
Personal life and television career
Wilding, a former police officer who presents the BBC daytime magazine show Morning Live and consumer show Scam Interceptors, has previously opened up about major events in his personal life.
In 2023, Wilding experienced heartbreak when his marriage to wife Jill Morgan ended after 12 years together.
Addressing the separation on Instagram the following year, the presenter wrote: "For those asking questions myself and Jill amicably separated last year. Our focus is co-parenting our hugely loved and beautiful daughter."
Wilding and Morgan, who worked as a television producer on the BBC motoring series Top Gear, married in Barbados in 2017. They welcomed their daughter Poppy into the world three years later in 2020.
Wilding previously dated Celebrity Big Brother 2006 winner Chantelle Houghton, 43, in 2010. The couple split a year later in 2011 after they were spotted having a bust-up in London's Richmond Park.
