The Veronicas' Lisa and Jessica Origliasso's heartbreaking tribute to their late mother Colleen

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    The Veronicas’ Lisa and Jessica Origliasso share a heartfelt tribute to their late mother Colleen one month after her death


    The Veronica Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, 36, have honoured their late mother, Colleen, one month after she died following a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.

    On Sunday, Lisa posted a beautiful Instagram tribute with a series of photos of herself hugging her twin sister Jessica next to a display of flowers.  

    ‘I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea,’ Lisa’s caption began.  

    Heart-breaking: The Veronicas' Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, 36, have honoured their late mother, Colleen, one month after she died following a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (all pictured)

    Heart-breaking: The Veronicas’ Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, 36, have honoured their late mother, Colleen, one month after she died following a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (all pictured) 

    ‘The setting sun tinted her white sails with a golden light, & as she disappeared from sight, my voice whispered, ‘She is gone.”

    ‘But the sea was a narrow one. On the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered to watch and wait in happy expectation.

    ‘Suddenly they caught sight of the tiny sail &, at the very moment when I whispered, ‘She is gone’ a happy shout went up in joyous welcome – ‘Here she comes!”

    Tribute: On Sunday, Lisa posted a beautiful Instagram tribute with a series of photos of herself hugging her twin sister Jessica next to a display of flowers

    Tribute: On Sunday, Lisa posted a beautiful Instagram tribute with a series of photos of herself hugging her twin sister Jessica next to a display of flowers

    The tribute comes one month after Lisa and Jess announced the devastating news of their mother’s death to their social media pages.

    ‘Our angel mama and best friend Colleen Francis Origliasso ascended into the heavens this past Wednesday, on the beautiful afternoon of September 1st 2021.’

    ‘The first day of Spring, her favourite time of year. She spent her final weeks at home with us in our loving arms and care. There has been no greater honour or blessing than having her as our mummy,’ the twins wrote.

    Devastating news: Lisa and Jess announced the devastating news of their mother's death to their social media pages last month

     Devastating news: Lisa and Jess announced the devastating news of their mother’s death to their social media pages last month

    Lisa then went into detail about her late mother’s interests and causes she was enthusiastic about.  

    ‘She was the greatest connector of all things, had the biggest heart for community & charity, a lifelong supporter of the arts, LGBT+ community, a passionate volunteer for animals and conservation, and she made everyone she met feel like family.’

    Colleen was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia in 2018 after years of misdiagnosis.

    Family: Colleen had been battling progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia in 2018 after years of misdiagnosis. Lisa and Jess had both put their music careers on hold at the time to help care for their mother

    Family: Colleen had been battling progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia in 2018 after years of misdiagnosis. Lisa and Jess had both put their music careers on hold at the time to help care for their mother

    Last year, the sisters said they lived in ‘pain’ while their mother’s health declined.

    ‘We already have enough pain in our life with our mum not being well, it puts everything else into a greater perspective,’ Jess told 9Honey back in 2018.

    In a video for Carers Australia made last year, the sisters opened up about looking after their mother while she also battled with a rare neurological condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    ‘Caring for mama is the most challenging thing we’ve ever had to do, but it’s definitely the most rewarding,’ Lisa said at the time.

    The condition affected Colleen’s cognitive and motor function, which caused her to lose the ability to walk, talk, think and swallow.  

    Tragic: Colleen's condition affected Colleen's cognitive and motor function, which caused her to lose the ability to walk, talk, think and swallow. In a video to Carers Australia, Lisa and Jess said that looking after their mother was'challenging' but'rewarding'

    Tragic: Colleen’s condition affected Colleen’s cognitive and motor function, which caused her to lose the ability to walk, talk, think and swallow. In a video to Carers Australia, Lisa and Jess said that looking after their mother was ‘challenging’ but ‘rewarding’ 

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