Gemma Collins believes her beloved cat Twinkle died from coronavirus

Gemma Collins has revealed she believes her cat Twinkle died from complications due to coronavirus.

The 39 year old's feline friend died last month, over two decades after the reality star rescued her.

But The Only Way Is Essex star has now said she believes coronavirus killed her beloved pet.

Twinkle was put on a ventilator before her unexpected death but sadly passed away the same day.

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Gemma says: "Twinkle died in quarantine. I was so upset about it — I think she had corona.

"She'd never had breathing problems, and it was so just so weird how she died.

"I took her to the vet and it was so awkward because of corona, I had to leave her on the boot of my car in a box and I just said to the vet 'please keep her alive'.

"And then he called me two hours later and said he'd put her on a ventilator and she's died.

"I was so upset, honestly, I couldn't speak for about two days. But I can't wait to see Twinkle again because I feel like me and that cat had a bond.

"Maybe it makes me get through the passing of her death easier but I do feel like I'll see Twinkle again in heaven. It gives me comfort," she continued to tell The Sun.

Gemma's comments about Twinkle's death come after a report was released by the University College of London which raised fears that cats maybe able to catch, spread and die from the virus.

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She announced the death of her cat to fans by sharing an adorable picture of Twinkle on her Instagram stories.

Writing alongside the snap, Gemma wrote: "I rescued her 22 years ago she passed last night Im absolutely [heart emoji] broken I love you Twinkle [sic]".

She then shared a gorgeous video of her pet, soundtracked to Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You.

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Gemma wrote about her beloved cat in her 2013 autobiography Basically… My Life As a Real Essex Girl.

She said: "I got up, fed my cat Twinkle, a stray I had rescued, and went to work," whilst detailing her daily routine at the time.

The star is known for her love of animals, telling Loose Women in 2017: "I've been helping a lot of animal charities, one in Essex, which I love to do.

"I've been watching all the videos about animal cruelty. I know it's boring to watch but if you shut your eyes to it you don't know it's going on."

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