Rachel Duffy shared her mother Anne’s passing on Jan. 27, 2026, days after winning The Traitors Series 4.

A few days after the show's conclusion, on January 27, 2026, Rachel Duffy, who won The Traitors Series 4 alongside Stephen Libby, revealed her mother Anne's passing. The Newry woman claimed her mother was her inspiration and that she intended to use her prize money to make memories with her family. She had discussed her mother's battles with dementia and Parkinson's disease during filming. Her story's impact on increasing awareness of neurodegenerative illnesses was highlighted by the heartfelt Instagram announcement, which garnered widespread sympathy.