Gemma Collins was rushed to hospital and ‘almost died’ after a wasp sting during a luxury getaway to Venice

Gemma Collins was rushed to hospital and claimed she “almost died” after being stung by a wasp while on holiday in Venice on Monday.

The TOWIE star, 43, struggled to speak as her tongue swollen following an allergic reaction, before her fiancé Rami Hawash called an ambulance.

The businessman, who popped the question in February, captured the terrifying incident when the reality TV star administered ice to his tongue while he waited for medical help.

In the clip, an emotional Gemma explained that the couple was in the Italian city to plan their wedding, when she was stung while dining outdoors.

Gemma said: “I’m sitting here drinking my coffee. As I drink it I feel a strong sting on my tongue, and that can only happen to me.”

‘And now I’m about to die because my tongue is getting so swollen. But an ambulance is coming. “They will give me the injection and today I am not going to die.”

The ambulance reached the water and Gemma was examined and hooked up to a drip before being taken by boat to hospital.

Captioning the post: “There was never a BORING MOMENT. I ALMOST DIED… My tongue swelled up so fast thank god @rami_hawash_ acted so fast.”

‘THANK GOD and the hotel was incredible and THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE VENICE HOSPITAL AND EVERYONE INVOLVED.’

While Rami responded: ‘It was really shocking to see you love, start practicing your spiritual work.’

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction and symptoms develop suddenly and may include: hives and swelling of the face or mouth.

Last week, the tragic life of Gemma’s ‘schizophrenic’ grandmother was revealed when she appeared in an emotional episode of Who Do You Think You Are?.

The television personality traced the story of her mother Joan’s biological mother, who was forced to give her up to an adoptive family.