Johnny Ward has paid a sweet tribute to his ‘greatest friend’ as he marks his mum’s birthday.
The actor shared a number of heartwarming snaps with his mum Kathy, from recent times to adorable childhood throwbacks.
Thanking her for being such a positive influence on his life and for everything she has done over the years, he said, “No matter what you’re always there for me. Love you so much Mum. Here’s to many more incredible memories.”
In 2019, Johnny had a very difficult year, as his father sadly passed away and then just a few weeks later, he moved back into his childhood family home to be with his mum after she suffered a heart attack.
Speaking to VIP Magazine at the time he said, “There’s been a lot of change. It’s good to keep busy, it’s a distraction from everything.
“I’ve just been there with my mum and we’ve had loads of chats and look back at Dancing with the Stars and everything else.”
At the time of his dad’s death, Johnny was competing on Dancing with the Stars, and decided to continue with the comp, as his dad would have wanted.
He told us: “I suppose he just gave us this impossible task to keep doing it for him. He said to me, ‘Do it for me, please try and please don’t even think about quitting the competition’.”
The actor leaned on his colleagues during the tough times and revealed he’ll never be able to thank them for their support.
“It’s a really tight bond. I made friends for life. They are people who make you feel sane again when you’ve had a tough week,” he said.