Jane Etta Pitt, the mother of Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, has passed away at the age of 84. The news was confirmed through a moving tribute by her granddaughter, Sydney Pitt, who shared heartfelt memories of her grandmother’s impact on their family.
What happened to Brad Pitt’s mom Jane?
Jane Etta Pitt, the mother of actor Brad Pitt, has died at the age of 84. News of her passing was shared by her granddaughter, Sydney Pitt, who paid tribute in a heartfelt Instagram post filled with family memories.
In her caption, Sydney wrote, “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.” Sydney highlighted her grandmother’s compassion, sharing, “She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked.”
Through her tribute, Sydney recalled how her grandmother played a pivotal role in her life. Brad Pitt’s niece added, “She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do.”
Reflecting on their many memories together, Sydney spoke about how effortlessly Jane bonded with all 14 of her grandchildren. In closing, Sydney described her grandmother as “love in its purest form” and said the family would carry her legacy forward.
Following Sydney’s post, a source close to the Pitt family confirmed Jane’s death to TMZ. While it was reported that she died earlier in the week, the exact date has not been made public.
Jane Etta Pitt, originally from Memphis, Tennessee, worked as a school teacher. She later settled in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband William Alvin Pitt. The couple raised three children: Brad, Doug, and Julie, in the Midwest.
Though she largely stayed out of the public eye, Jane occasionally made appearances alongside her son, Brad Pitt.
She is survived by her husband and their children.
