Gloria Estefan heartbroken following death of her mum age 88
The 59-year-old revealed her mum had died at the age of 88 and how she was heartbroken by her tragic loss.
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, she said: "I will miss her every moment of every day and I thank her for being the incredible mother, woman and role model that she was to so many people."
The Cuban star went on to thank her fans for her keeping them in their prayers and said her mum knew that they were thinking of her.
"Please know that at every moment, I let her know about the love and light that was being sent to her and she appreciated and absorbed every beautiful sentiment," she added.