Jim Carrey‘s older sister Rita has died … this in keeping with her husband of 16 years, Alex.
Rita’s husband posted the replace on Fb Friday morning, the place he shared the radio character handed away “peacefully and quietly” on Thursday.
As he continued, Rita’s husband remembered her as his “bestest friend,” “lover” and “beautiful wife.”
He added … “Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone even total strangers. As everyone knows Christmas was Rita’s favorite holiday [,] actually it was everyday for her and she started a fundraiser to help a local charity.”
Per Alex, a candlelight vigil might be held in her honor at first of December … encouraging followers to additionally attend the “Christmas on the Terrace” occasion in St. Catharines, Ontario. Donations have been additionally inspired.
Earlier than Alex signed off his word with a declaration of affection for Rita, he stated their time collectively was “wonderful and crazy,” including … “She filled everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman.”
Brian Salmon, Rita’s former radio co-host at 91.7 Big FM, additionally paid tribute to the late radio character … calling Rita a tremendously beneficiant individual.
Per Brian, Rita hardly ever bragged about her Hollywood connections, however would typically gather props from her well-known brother’s movies to public sale off to charity.
Along with her work as a radio host and a public speaker, Rita carried out in a traditional rock band for a few years … even rocking with music legend Bruce Springsteen. She additionally notably opened for the likes of April Wine and Honeymoon Suite.
Rita was born in Canada to oldsters Kathleen and Percy Carrey, the place she was raised alongside her 3 siblings … John, Patricia and, in fact, Jim.
We have reached out to Jim’s rep for remark … thus far, no phrase again.
RIP
