The Only Way Is Essex icon Gemma Collins reportedly had to call the police after receiving a ‘threatening and abusive’ letter at her home
A ‘scared’ Gemma Collins reportedly called the police after she received a ‘threatening and abusive’ letter at her home from a man who wrote about his extreme dislike for her. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 44, called the cops, who then visited her home in the countryside.
Following the reported incident, it has been said that the TV personality has upped her security with round the clock dog patrols and loved ones keeping her company. According to an insider, the Celebrity Big Brother icon was left ‘shaken and very scared for her safety’ after receiving the letter.
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The source said the abusive letter was from a “man expressing his extreme dislike for her and using menacing language.” They added: “It was really nasty and made reference to tracking her down, so she called the police straight away.”
The Mirror have reached out to Gemma’s representatives for comment. The source went on to tell The Sun that Gemma has been grateful to the police for their help in the “ongoing investigation”.
In May, Gemma revealed on a podcast that she had to deal with stalkers over the years, which “played havoc on her mind”.
Gemma said: “No one would believe the bloody crap I’ve had to deal with. I’ve had a woman stalker who wrote me a letter in white gloves and wanted to kill me.
“You know, people would wish me dead. I’d get all sorts at the shop. Weird. People are weird. And that’s why in a way I came away from my shop in the end.”
Meanwhile, Gemma has been struggling with her health in recent weeks. Earlier this week, a bedridden Gemma took to Instagram to share an update about her health, revealing that she had been seriously unwell for a number of weeks.
In her post, which included a photo of the reality TV star laying in bed, she wrote: “Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”
In a further update on her Instagram Story, Gemma revealed she was receiving treatment via a drip and had been seen by a doctor.
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs typically caused by an infection, and while most people recover within two to four weeks, infants, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness and may require hospitalisation.
Luckily, Gemma has not had to go to hospital, but speaking to The Mirror, she admitted that she felt as though she was “dying”.
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