Simon Cowell loses his mum Julie at 89, forcing cancellation of first batch of X Factor auditions

Simon Cowell’s family ‘devastated’ at their mother’s death

Simon Cowell‘s beloved mother Julie Brett has died. The 89 year old passed away recently after a lengthy health battle. She died of a stroke. Simon is said to be devastated. X Factor auditions which were supposed to start today have been cancelled.

Cowell’s brother Tony said: ‘Very sad night tonight. We will all miss Mum so very much. She was the heart and soul of our family.’

Mrs Cowell was married to EMI music executive Eric, who died in 1999, aged 81. May her soul rest in peace, amen.

Simon and Julie (centre) pictured at her 70th birthday with her children and late husband Eric (right)

‘She was the heart and soul of our family": Simon’s brother Tony shared his sadness on Twitter after the loss of his mother

 A source close to the 55-year-old has claimed he is ‘devastated’ after losing his mum, who was ‘the most beloved person in his life’

Cancelled: It was revealed on the official Applause Store Twitter account that the first X Factor auditions – which were to take place in Manchester on Monday – were cancelled

ITV are thoughts to have cancelled the first day of filming for the new series of X Factor

Simon was thrilled last year when he was able to introduce his son Eric to his mum Julie, as he reportedly flew from the US to the UK just so she could meet the tot

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Simon Cowell loses his mum Julie at 89, forcing cancellation of first batch of X Factor auditions