Samantha Armytage has posted an emotional tribute to her late mother, Elizabeth 'Libby' Armytage, on the fifth anniversary of her death.
The Golden Bachelor host, 49, shared a gallery of family photos on her social media and included a heartbreaking remembrance.
'Five years today without our darling mumma,' she wrote in the caption alongside the post.
One photo, posted to her Instagram Stories, shows Sam posing with family members.
A second throwback image features Sam enjoying some downtime in the sunshine with her mum.
Sam's family were shattered back in November 2020 after learning that Libby had died from heart failure at the age of 68.
Samantha Armytage has posted an emotional tribute to her late mother, Elizabeth 'Libby' Armytage, on the fifth anniversary of her passing. Pictured: Sam included a throwback photo
Sam's family were shattered back in November 2020 after learning that Libby had died from heart failure at the age of 68. Pictured: A photo of Sam in her teens with her mother
The Sunrise star announced the sad news on her Instagram.
'Last Tuesday afternoon, a little while after the Melbourne Cup was run, our beautiful mumma passed away, just 10 days before her 69th birthday,' Sam wrote.
'She had fought bravely for a long time and suffered a lot, but finally her big-loving heart just couldn't do it anymore.
'Mums are the centre of a family and losing ours has thrown us all into a spin and left a huge, irreparable hole in each of our hearts,' she continued.
'We are very, very sad. She was wonderful; kind, loving, loyal, wildly wicked, funny & formidable.'
Sam also shared a photo of her late mother's rose garden, which she called Libby's 'happy place'.
'This is her "happy place", her rose garden, where we remember her. She will be missed forever, but she's at peace now... forever an angel.'
In August, 2020, Sam's mum was hospitalised for heart failure, while her dad was hospitalised after suffering a stroke.
In an earlier post, she said mum Libby had been 'gravely ill for a while' and 'has an autoimmune disease which has resulted in heart failure.'
In August, 2020, Sam's mum was hospitalised for heart failure, while her dad, Mac, was hospitalised after suffering a stroke. Pictured with Sam in happier times
Sam shared further photos of the delicious dishes her friends provided for her, which included the likes of salads and cauliflower soup.
The TV personality also thanked her followers, writing: 'Thank you to everyone for your gorgeous messages of support.'
It comes after news that the Channel Nine star has been quietly telling friends she's perfectly happy to let the public keep guessing about a rumoured 'romance' with The Golden Bachelor star Barry 'Bear' Myrden - because the chatter keeps attention off what's really happening in her life.
A close friend of the TV host told Daily Mail Australia that Sam has been laughing off the speculation, saying the focus on Bear has actually worked in her favour.
'Sam's been in this business long enough to know how to play the game,' they divulged.
'She's happy to let people think whatever they want about her and Bear - it keeps everyone off the scent of what's actually happening in her life.'
According to sources, 'someone else' may be a secret romance that no one's talking about.
While Sam has brushed off rumours of an on-set fling, insiders insist the chemistry between her and Bear is 'undeniable'.
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