Worried Amy Childs has revealed that her mum Julie was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a heart attack.

The TOWIE star, 34, took to Instagram on Tuesday and said her mother, 59,  collapsed from the health scare leaving her terrified.

Amy revealed Julie is now 'doing OK' but needs rest and is currently in hospital waiting a stent to be fitted.

A heart attack can lead to a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart, and a stent is a medical device used to open that blockage and restore blood flow.

Alongside a picture of Julie beaming while holding her twins, Amy penned: 'We had very worrying news last Friday. My mum had a heart attack Friday evening.

'I've been having loads of messages from close friends (sorry I haven't got back to some of you)

'Mum is doing OK. She is going to hopefully be having a stent put in this week!

'She is so bloody strong but she needs rest. I've been all over the place this week but mum is in the best heart hospital where she is being looked after so well.

'Love you mum @mrsruliechilds hopefully your be home soon to celebrate your 60th. Love you more then anything mum xxx.'

Julie will be known to fans as she starred in her daughter's 2011 reality show, It's All About Amy.

Amy's father is Billy Childs, and she has an older brother named Billy.