A cervical screening, known as a smear test, checks the health of the cervix and is a test to help prevent cancer, but in Joanne’s case, the results from her previous smear tests were negative prior to her diagnosis.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/cervical-cancer-signs-symptoms-jo-trust-b2269495.html

However, Joanne’s sister inadvertently revealed the actress was a mum when she made her Instagram account public in 2018, which revealed pregnancy pictures from the pair’s joint baby shower and a reference to her and Joanne as “new moms”.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/adam-driver-secretly-welcomed-a-baby-girl-earlier-this-year-c-12878289

One of Joanne’s bridesmaids was Sheila Roome, 92, who has lived at the care home for seven years.

Source: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/23667800.manor-house-home-hosts-wedding-celebrations-joanne-jim/?ref=rss

“We just wanted to let you know that we are still investigating the circumstances which led to Joanne’s death and we need your help to get answers for her family.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23943643.cctv-released-body-joanne-nield-found-rishton/?ref=rss