Jim Carrey’s sister Rita Carrey has died

Originally appeared on E! Online

The Carrey family is mourning a loss.

Rita Carreythe older sister of Jim Carreydied on 14 Nov, her husband Alex confirmed in another post Facebook on 15 Nov.

“It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sorrow,” he wrote on her account, “surrounded by her family and friends, Rita passed away peacefully and quietly.”

Alex noted that while he and Rita – who was born and raised in Canada – had been together for 16 years, they only got married last July “in an outdoor wedding that she always wanted.”

“We traveled the world and met many people we consider friends,” he continued. “Rita was my best friend, my lover and my beautiful wife. Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone, even total strangers.”

Alex also shared insights into life with his longtime love.

Tthe TV and radio personality’s favorite holiday was Christmas, according to her husband, and he joked to the holiday”was everyday for her” and even prompted her to start “a fundraiser to help a local charity.”

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“It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita,” he wrote. “She filled everyone’s hearts with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman.”

He ended his message to Rita with a quote from James Blunts “Goodbye My Lover” and added: “See you again. You really had the time of your life. Your best friend and husband, Alex.”

To honor Rita’s memory, Alex wrote that family and friends were “invited to attend a candlelight vigil in Rita’s memory on 7 December 2024 at Heathcote Terrace in St. Gillian’s place-an Ontario-based shelter for survivors of abuse and violence. He also asked that donations be made directly to the organization in Rita’s memory.

E! News has reached out to Jim for comment, but has not heard back.

Rita was born to parents Kathleen and Percy Carrey and was one of them Mask the actor’s three older siblings, which also included bro John Carrey– who died in 2019 – and sister Patricia Carrey.

She worked for many years as a radio host, most recently with The Peet and Reet Show beside Pete Dychtiarand also performed in a self-titled classic rock group called the Rita Carrey Band.

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