Channel 4 star Sarbjit Kaur Grewal has died after a tragic battle with lung cancer, aged 72. She was best known for appearing on the channel's groundbreaking documentary series The Family, and was affectionately known to millions simply as “Mum”.
Her son, Sonny, confirmed that she had died in his arms on Saturday, as she was surrounded by her family. In a heartbroken statement shared to social media, he wrote: “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I share the news that our beloved Mum, Sarbjit Kaur Grewal, took her final breath in my arms. My Mum died knowing she was loved and that we never wanted her to go. She was the most beautiful, loving mother we could have asked for and our hearts are truly broken.”
He added that she fought “a valiant fight” against lung cancer but said her body “could not take any more”.
Sarbijt's heartbroken son continued: “I promised no matter what she would never be alone and I feel blessed as her son that I kept that promise.
“Channel 4’s The Family would never have been the same without Mum. She helped the nation better understand British Asian family life and showed that modern Britain is diverse, hardworking and united through family.”
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