Grieving superstar Brad Pitt bids farewell to his mother, Jane Etta.
Brad Pitt's niece, Sydney Pitt, announced the passing of her grandmother on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to the loving mother and caring grandmother[1][2][3]. The exact date of Jane Etta Pitt's passing is not clear, with some reports stating it was on Tuesday, August 5, while others suggest it was on the following day[2].
Jane Etta Pitt was born in Oklahoma in 1941 and grew up with her family, including her children, Brad Pitt, Doug, and Julie Neal, in Springfield, Missouri[4]. She was married to William Alvin "Bill" Pitt and is survived by her husband and their children[1].
In 2012, Brad Pitt brought his parents to the Oscars, an event that was reported by US outlets "People" and "TMZ". The news was also shared by Sydney Pitt on Instagram, along with several family photos[1][2][5]. According to Sydney Pitt's Instagram post, Jane Etta is now free to sing, dance, and paint[1].
Sydney Pitt's tribute highlighted Jane Etta's kindness, strength, and close family bonds. She expressed her gratitude for growing up with her grandmother and shared memories of her loving nature[1]. Jane Etta Pitt was known for genuinely caring for everyone and everything around her[1].
The cause of Jane Etta Pitt's death was not publicly disclosed in the available information[2]. Brad Pitt's fans and the wider public are sending their condolences to the Pitt family during this difficult time.
References:
[1] People. (2025). Brad Pitt's Mother, Jane Etta Pitt, Dead at 84. [online] Available at: https://people.com/movies/brad-pitt-mother-jane-etta-pitt-dead-at-84/
[2] TMZ. (2025). Brad Pitt's Mom, Jane Etta Pitt, Dead at 84. [online] Available at: https://www.tmz.com/2025/08/05/brad-pitt-mom-jane-etta-pitt-dead-at-84/
[3] Sydney Pitt. (2025). Rest in Peace, Grandma. [online] Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRwQGzA7Dh/
[4] Biography.com. (2021). Brad Pitt. [online] Available at: https://www.biography.com/celebrities/brad-pitt
[5] TMZ. (2012). Brad Pitt's Parents Attend the Oscars. [online] Available at: https://www.tmz.com/2012/02/26/brad-pitt-parents-oscars-2012-red-carpet-awards-show/
Entertainment and celebrities are intertwined in the heartfelt tribute shared by Brad Pitt's niece, Sydney Pitt, on Instagram, as she remembered Jane Etta Pitt, a loving mother and caring grandmother, who passed away. Jane Etta Pitt, who was known for genuinely caring for everyone and everything around her, was a source of joy in many lives, with her family cherishing her strength, kindness, and close family bonds.
