Jim Carrey’s older sister, Rita, died Thursday, according to a heartbreaking message her husband shared on social media Friday morning.
“It is with heavy heart and my deepest sadness, surrounded by her family and friends Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November 14 2024,” Alex, her husband, wrote on Facebook. “Rita and I (Alex) have been together for 16 years and we just got married last year in July in an outdoor wedding that she has always wanted.”
“We travelled the world and met many people who we consider friends. Rita was my bestest friend, my lover and my beautiful wife,” he continued.
He described Rita as having a big heart and a charitable nature.
“Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone even total strangers. As everyone knows Christmas was Rita’s favourite holiday actually it was everyday for her and she started a fundraiser to help a local charity,” Alex said.
Alex also invited others to pay their final respects.
“Family and Friends are invited to attend a candlelight vigil in Rita’s memory on December 7 2024 on Heathcote Terrace in St. Catharines.”
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 10: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Presenter Jim Carrey speaks onstage during the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
“Following the vigil everyone is encouraged to attend the Christmas on the Terrace public event in support of Gillian’s place. Donations in Rita’s memory can be made to Gillian’s place directly or at the event Non-perishable food, children’s clothing, toiletry items or unwrapped children’s presents are encouraged,” he wrote.
Alex closed off his message with a personal address as he said goodbye to his wife for the last time. (RELATED: Surveillance Video Shows Liam Payne Interacting With Suspect Hours Before His Death: REPORT)
“It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita,” he wrote. “She filled everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman. Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. Until we meet again. You really did have the Time of your life. Your bestest friend and husband Alex ❤️❤️❤️”
