Overview
- Shirley Ballas said her aunt Mavis was like a "second mum" and her mother Audrey’s best friend of more than 65 years.
- Her message shared affectionate memories of Mavis’s familiar sayings and thanked her for unwavering support through life’s highs and lows.
- She wrote that Mavis now rests with her late daughter, Helen, and her husband.
- Colleagues and viewers responded with sympathy, including a message from host Claudia Winkleman, with Strictly professionals also offering support.
- Coverage notes Ballas is still set to appear on Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing final on BBC One, with no further family details disclosed.