Brad Pitt cries the loss of his beloved mother, Jane, who died at the age of 84. The news, confirmed by people and initially reported by TMZ, left the actor and his family in mourning. A PitT representative refused to comment on the death.
Brad Pitt, 61, was raised in Springfield, Missouri, by his mother, Jane, retired school advisor, and his father, William, former owner of a trucking company. With his two younger brothers and sisters, his brother Doug and his sister Julie, Pitt grew up in a united family who has always remained close despite the international renown of the actor.
Family tribute and souvenirs
In a sincere tribute to Instagram, the niece of Brad Pitt, Sydney, paid tribute to his grandmother, calling him “the biggest heart” who “cared deeply about everyone and everything, no question asked”. Sydney continued: “My sweet Grammy, we were not yet ready to go, but know that you are finally free to sing, dance and paint a little easier.”
Sydney explained how her grandmother’s energy was limitless: “She could follow the 14 grandchildren without missing a beat,” she wrote. “There was no limit to the love she gave, and all those who met her felt her. I do not know how we move forward without her … We were really blessed to have her to like to grow, and I know that she lives through each of us. ”
Brad Pitt’s public recognition of his mother
Pitt recently shared a special moment with his mother during a screening of his latest film F1 in June 2024. In a video clip shared by TodayHe made a cry in Jane speaking with the anchor of Savannah Guthrie. “I must say hello to my mother because she looks at you every morning,” said Pitt smiling and kissing the camera. “To Jane Pitt. I love you, mom.”
Although Jane and William mainly kept a low profile, they sometimes appeared to their son’s team during red carpet events, including the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 first of 2014 UninterruptedA film directed by Pitt’s wife, Angelina Jolie.
An inheritance to restore
Jane Pitt’s inheritance extends beyond her role as a mother, because she has also significantly contributed to charities. In 2009, Pitt and his brothers and sisters helped make a donation of $ 1 million to a Missouri hospital, funding the creation of the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center. This center has provided essential pediatric oncology services in the southwest region of Missouri.
In a video for WorldServe International in 2018, Jane expressed her pride in the philanthropic efforts of her children. “I am very proud of all my children. They see a need and try to intervene and fill it, “she said. “It’s an incredible thing.”
