The world just got a whole lot sadder for Steve Carell, with his mother passing away aged 90, just one day before Mother’s Day.
The actor announced the news on Twitter with a simple, touching message: “Love you, Mum.”
He followed it up by re-tweeting kind words from a fan. “This is sad. So sorry to hear about this. Rest in peace, Mrs Carell”.
Alongside the quote, the 53-year-old posted a touching image of himself and his mother, embracing and smiling from ear-to-ear.
According to Associated Press reports, Harriet was surrounded by her family when she passed in her home in Massachusetts. She is survived by her sister and brother, her four sons including Steve, and her six grandchildren.
Steve Carell posted this image of his loving mum on Twitter after she passed.
An obituary was placed online for the devoted mother, poking fun at Harriet’s love of footballer Tom Brady.
“Harriet loved flea markets, making preserves, spending time with her family, and was a great fan of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, whom she referred to as her ‘boyfriend.'”
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The Big Short star spoke fondly of his parents in an interview with The Guardian in 2013, calling them “ very down to earth, kind, smart, generous people. They both grew up during the great depression and had a true sense of value: for possessions, for family, for each other.”
“My family can’t believe what I do for a living,” he continued.
“I think they give a signed headshot of me to anyone who asks … or anyone who doesn’t ask. They go to a doctor and they’ll say: ‘Would you like a picture of my son?’ They’re so proud and they’re really sweet.”
Our thoughts are with Steve during this difficult time.
