Noel Fitzpatrick, who is known for presenting the TV show Supervet, is mourning the death of his mother Rita following the news of her death on Wednesday (February 2) at the age of 92.

As reported by The Mirror, the 54-year-old spoke highly of his mother several times on the Supervet show and made regular visits to see her over in Ireland.

This news comes almost 16 years after Noel's father, Sean, died after he collapsed on the family's farm.

A statement released on Wednesday by the family read: "Our beloved mother, Rita Fitzpatrick (92), passed away peacefully in her home at Esker, Mountmellick, on Wednesday 2 February.

"Rita was predeceased by her husband Sean, brothers Tom, Sean and Pat, her sister Marie and her daughter-in-law Sheila.

"She is mourned by her sister Philomena, her children John, Mary, Frances, Grace, Noel and Josephine, her daughter-in-law Geraldine, her sons-in-law Robert, Liam, Willie and Patrick, her brother-in-law PJ, her sisters-in-law Bernie, Ettie and Sadie, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, wonderful neighbours and everyone in her care team."

Noel was able to spend time with his mum ahead of her death last Christmas Day.

In a post on Twitter, he wrote: "Happy Christmas everybody. I’m blessed to get to see my mammy today. This morning she said to me, ‘Put on that poncho I crocheted so that I can laugh at ya.’ She did just that! - followed by ‘I invented that poncho ya know.’ Which she sure did! I love her so much!"