Jane Etta Pitt Death: Hollywood star Brad Pitt is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, Jane Etta Pitt, who passed away at the age of 84. Jane, a retired school counsellor from Missouri, lived a quiet life away from the spotlight but remained a strong presence in Brad’s life. Her support over the years, although mostly private, was deeply valued by the actor. Just weeks before her passing, Brad paid a touching tribute to his mum during an appearance on the Today show while promoting his upcoming film F1.
In a heartwarming moment that has now resurfaced online, he smiled at the camera and said, “I’ve got to say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning,” before blowing a kiss and adding, “To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom.” Following the news of Jane’s passing, fans across the world have been sharing the clip as a beautiful reminder of Brad’s affection for her. Social media has been flooded with condolence messages and tributes celebrating Jane’s quiet strength and lasting impact on Brad’s life.
«To Jane Pitt, love you mom»
Brad Pitt's mommy has passed away today :( so sad news, sending lots of love to him and his family 🕊️♥️ pic.twitter.com/c7CCVxu6mq
— vi 🐞 (@itshighart) August 6, 2025
About Jane Pitt
Jane Pitt was known as a kind and nurturing figure who taught her family the values of faith, kindness, and appreciating life’s simple joys. She was married to William Alvin Pitt, a trucking executive, for 62 years. Together, they raised three children in Springfield, Missouri, including Brad. The couple largely avoided the limelight but were occasionally seen at major red carpet events to support their son, including the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of Unbroken, which was directed by Brad’s then-wife, Angelina Jolie.
❤️🕊 pic.twitter.com/J0IoZp16fQ
— brad pitt's ChapStick (@bpf_aaa) August 6, 2025
Meanwhile, her passing was confirmed by the Pitt family on Wednesday. The loss of his mother comes at a difficult time for Brad, who has been facing an emotional estrangement from his six children. Following a 2016 plane incident involving allegations of abuse claims Brad has denied and was never charged for five of his six kids have distanced themselves from him. Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne have legally removed Pitt from their surnames, while Pax previously criticised Brad online. Only Knox still uses Jolie-Pitt.
On the other hand, Brad reportedly has little to no contact with his older children and only limited court-approved visits with the younger ones. Despite this, he remains hopeful for reconciliation, especially with twins Knox and Vivienne.
