Jim Carrey’s older sister, Rita, died on November 14, 2024, her husband Alex confirmed in a heartfelt statement. Rita, known for her work as a radio presenter and singer, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends. His death comes five years after the loss of his brother John, who died at age 60.
“It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sadness that Rita passed away peacefully and quietly,” Alex wrote. The couple had been together for 16 years and married in July 2023 in a ceremony Rita had always dreamed of. “Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone, even strangers,” he added, calling her a “best friend” and a “beautiful wife.”
A candlelight vigil will be held in Rita’s memory on December 7, and donations are requested for Gillian’s Place, a shelter in Ontario dedicated to ending domestic violence. Alex also reflected on their life together, writing, “She filled everyone’s hearts with joy with every step she took.” Goodbye my love, goodbye my friend, until we meet again.
Rita was a beloved radio personality, known for her work with 4680Q and The Peet & Reet Show. His death marks another tragedy for Jim Carrey, who lost his brother John in 2019 to aplastic anemia. Jim, the youngest of four siblings, has yet to comment on Rita’s death. The Carrey family faced challenges, including periods of homelessness during Jim’s adolescence, which shaped their resilience and bond.
Rita’s husband shared that Christmas is his favorite holiday and that she recently started a fundraiser for a local charity. “It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita,” Alex wrote. “She really had the time of her life.”
