JOEY Essex’s Towie co-stars James Argent and Chloe Sims were left in tears at his moving documentary about is mum’s suicide.
The reality star, 30, bravely opened up about his devastating loss in his BBC documentary Joey Essex: Grief and Me last night.
Joey opened up about the loss of his mum in his documentary
The documentary details Joey’s journey after his mum Tina, who suffered from depression, died by suicide when he was just 10-years-old.
His co-stars Chloe Sims and James Argent both offered their support after watching the emotional documentary.
His cousin Chloe wrote on her Instagram Stories: “Very emotional after tonight show , @joeyessex I love you & im forever proud of you. I hope your bravery helps others & you find inner peace. [sic.]
“RIP TINA The most beautiful classy compassionate kind & loving woman I knew. Hearing your voice briefly tonight for the first time broke my heart.
James Argent sent out a message of support to his pal
Chloe Sims’ message to her cousin
Chloe and Joey walking together
“You are sorely missed. But we were all blessed to have had you in our life’s [sic.] & will cherish our memories. I know you must be so proud of both of your beautiful children who you doted on.
“Sending love to all of my family, x”
James ‘Arg’ Argent shared a photo of him and Joey sitting on a chair together.
He wrote: “I am so proud of you @joeyessex & I know your mum would have been too.
Joey and Frankie Essex’s mum Tina died by suicide 20 years ago
“You’ve been through a lot of pain and suffered with anxiety & depression but your doing something about it & been so brave. I’m so pleased your getting the help you need, You’ve been an amazing friend to me & I’ll always be there for you!
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During the documentary, Joey choked up as he relived the devastating moment his dad told him “mummy’s gone”.
Joey said: “After what happened, my life was torn to pieces. My anxiety was through the roof, my depression.
“I used to go to hospital all the time thinking something was wrong with me. I don’t know why, I couldn’t explain it.
Joey was joined by his dad during the heartbreaking documentary
“It was anger I suppose. You ask yourself, ‘why, why, why’.”
Fans were moved to tears by Joey’s frank conversation as he admits “nothing makes him happy”.
One said: “Want to give Joey Essex the biggest hug right now. There really is no pain bigger than losing your mum xx.”
Another added: “What a man strong man you are. She is always with you.”
Fans heaped praise on Joey for opening up
A viewer said: “The first show I’ve watched in ages without picking up my phone. Cried my eyes out. So brave, heart warming and poignant.”
Someone else said: “This is a hard watch #griefandme – I’ve lost 2 people I loved very much to suicide. The pain it leaves behind.”
The tragedy has left deep-rooted scars, as Joey admits the grief is killing his dream of starting a family and finding true love.
