'Heaven has taken you now': Love Island's Malin Andersson reveals her mother has died from cancer after battling the disease three times as she shares heartbreaking tribute

Malin's mother died in the early hours of Saturday morning, with the reality star at her side
The star's mother battled breast cancer twice before the cancer returned for the third time and spread to her bowels earlier this month
Tragically Malin, 25, lost her father to skin cancer

By Eve Buckland and Ekin Karasin For Mailonline

Published: 16:32 GMT, 25 November 2017 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 25 November 2017

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Love Island's Malin Andersson has revealed her beloved mother died in the early hours of Saturday morning, after losing her third battle with cancer.

Earlier this month the 25-year-old shared the heartbreaking news that her mother had just weeks to live, after being diagnosed with cancer for the third time.

Sharing a beautiful black and white photo of herself as a baby being cradled by her loving mother, Malin praised her mother's courage and pledged her unconditional love.

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Heartbreak: Love Island's Malin Andersson has revealed her beloved mother died in the early hours of Saturday morning, after losing her third battle with cancer.

Forever love: Sharing a beautiful black and white photo of herself as a baby being cradled by her loving mother, Malin praised her mother's courage and pledged her unconditional love

She wrote: '2am last night Heaven took you.. You didn't deserve the pain you were in, cancer 3 times.. It wasn't fair on you. I watched you take your final breath...

'I stayed with you right until the very end and you looked so peaceful. You're with Dad now.. just know I love you unconditionally. RIP.'

Showing the strength of their bond, the grieving star later shared a beautiful photo of her holding her mother's hand.

Malin also shared poignant photos holding onto a bible and snaps of her mother surrounded by candles in tribute.

Thanking her supporters in the wake of her loss she wrote: 'I have so many msgs through on insta to go through. Thankyou beautiful souls. It is powerful to read your kind words. Love and light'

Bond: Showing the strength of their bond, the grieving star later shared a beautiful photo of her holding her mother's hand

Strength: Malin posted a photo showing her holding onto a bible

Tribute: The star paid tribute to her mother by lighting candles around family photos

Support: Malin wrote: 'I have so many msgs through on insta to go through. Thankyou beautiful souls. It is powerful to read your kind words. Love and light'

The reality star's mum battled breast cancer twice before the cancer spread again, she was first diagnosed in 2001- and on November 10, Malin shared the devastating news that her mother was 'completely unable to eat' as the disease has spread to her bowels.

Tragically, Malin's father died from skin cancer after battling the disease twice.

The reality star explained that her mother was now in her 'final weeks', which she found all the more heartbreaking as just weeks earlier doctors had said she was stable.

Sharing a picture of her as a child on Instagram, she wrote: 'Hey guys, I just wanna say thanks for all your prayers.

'My mums been given her final weeks today as sad as it is to say her cancer has now spread into her bowels and is completely unable to eat or pass movement, after 2 weeks thinking she was stable it has come to a shock for me.'

Battle:The reality star's mum battled breast cancer twice before the cancer spread again, she was first diagnosed in 2001- and on November 10, Malin shared the devastating news that her mother was 'completely unable to eat' as the disease has spread to her bowels

Devastating:The reality star explained that her mother was in her 'final weeks', which she found all the more heartbreaking as just weeks earlier doctors had said she was stable

Malin concluded: 'Please please keep praying for her to be free of pain.'

In a September 2016 JustGiving post the star wrote:

'Cancer is close to my heart. My father passed away with skin cancer after battling it twice. My uncle passed away with lung cancer too..

'But more recently - my beautiful mum has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having her operation on 14th September.

'She had breast cancer 15 years ago and fought through it and beat it - but now she faces it all again. She's my inspiration and my absolute life.. So please help donate to this amazing cause..'

Her 355,000 followers reacted with shock and sympathy, flocking to the comments to send their prayers.

'Sending strength and love to you, your mum and your family,' one wrote, while another added: 'So sorry it is a dreadful disease. Praying for strength for you all.'

'My heart goes out to you, my dad died of cancer. My thoughts are with you and your family,' a third penned.

Malin seemed to be struggling to process the gut-wrenching news, as she Tweeted 'Prayers eh' followed by an upset face emoji later that day.

She followed up the post with a more optimistic tweet that read: 'Just breathe... and smile.'

Ordeal: The reality star's mum battled breast cancer twice before the cancer spread again - and is now 'completely unable to eat' as the disease has spread to her bowels

Hard: Malin seemed to be struggling to process the gut-wrenching news, as she Tweeted 'Prayers eh' followed by an upset face emoji later that day

Staying strong: She followed up the post with a more optimistic tweet that read: 'Just breathe... and smile'

It comes after Malin cut off her long brunette tresses when she found out her mum was suffering from cancer for the third time.

She discussed she was having a 'very tough time' after the news came her mother's cancer had spread.

Detailing her heartache, the former Love Islander told The Sun: 'Mum has battled breast cancer twice and this third time is just awful.'

'My mum has lost her hair for a year now, so I thought this was the best way to show my support.

'It's been a very tough time – I can't really describe it.'

Before and after: She cut off her long brunette tresses (L) when she found out her mum was suffering from cancer for the third time

Long locks: The 24-year-old make-up artist took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a snap of her newly-sheared locks as she revealed the news that she had donated her hair to The Princess Trust

Malin documented the cut in a series of SnapChat pictures which show her chopping off eight inches of her hair after taking out her extensions.

The make-up artist donated her lengthy locks to The Princess Trust in support of her mum.

Her mother was diagnosed with stage three stomach cancer which has spread to her lining.

Malin was propelled into the spotlight when she set her sights on bad boy Terry Walsh in the villa on last year's Love Island.

Battle: Alongside her latest snap, she shared a devastating note reading: 'For those asking why. My mum is currently battling cancer for the third time an it's spread. I'll be posting some more pics of my hair tomorrow for you all'