Kate Beckinsale announced the death of her mother, actress Judy Loe, whom she described as "the compass of my life, the love of my life, my dearest friend."

Best known for her work on such TV shows as 'General Hospital,' 'Inspector Morse,' 'Casualty' and 'Holby City,' Loe died Tuesday following a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

Kate Beckinsale announced the July 15 death of her mother, actress Judy Loe, who endured a long battle with cancer and died 'in my arms after immeasurable suffering,' the 'Underworld' franchise star wrote.