'We were not ready for you to go yet': Brad Pitt's mum Jane dies at 84

Brad Pitt's mum has died at 84. 

The Oscar winner and his family are mourning the loss of Jane Pitt, with People confirming the news of her passing. 

The 61-year-old is yet to comment publicly about the sad news, however his niece Sydney has shared a touching tribute to her on Instagram. 

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"My sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier," she wrote. 

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"If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked."

Sydney recalled the things Jane taught her, from how to paint to leading with kindness and love and finding joy in the small things. 

She opened up about a special family tradition of a one day together before the school year started, filled with banana splits for breakfast to craft projects, mini golf, a dinner out and just spending time together. 

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"She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it," the post continued. 

"I don't know how we move forward without her. But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form.

"We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up and I know she lives on through each of us."

Alongside the special message, Sydney shared a collection of photos of her time with Jane. 

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Sydney is Doug's daughter, Brad's younger brother. The brothers also have a sister Julie, and they were raised in Springfield, Missouri by Jane and their dad William, a former trucking company owner. 

Jane and William mostly stayed out of the spotlight, but did occasionally make red carpet appearances to support Brad for his movies. 

They were by his side during the 2012 Oscars, and again at the premiere for his movie with then-wife Angelina Jolie, Unbroken, in 2014.

Most recently Brad gave a shoutout to his mum during a special screening of his latest movie, F1, in June. 

He told the US Today Show's Savannah Guthrie that his mum was a big fan of the show. 

"I gotta say hi to my mum because she watches you every morning," he told her.

"To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mum," the actor added, waving and blowing a kiss.

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Title: 'We were not ready for you to go yet': Brad Pitt's mum Jane dies at 84
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Published Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:08:00 GMT