Jim Carrey’s older sister Rita dies as devastated husband pays tribute to his ‘best friend & beautiful wife’
JIM Carrey's older sister Rita has died, her husband revealed on Friday.
The legendary actor's sibling passed away "peacefully and quietly" and was "surrounded by her family".
A Facebook post written by her husband Alex read: "It is with heavy heart and my deepest sadness, surrounded by her family and friends Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November 14 2024.
"Rita and I have been together for 16 years and we just got married last year in July in an outdoor wedding that she has always wanted.
"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."
He said "family and friends are invited to attend a candlelight vigil in Rita’s memory on December 7" at an address in Ontario.
In a heart-wrenching tribute to his wife Alex wrote: "Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. Until we meet again.
"You really did have the Time of your life. Your bestest friend and husband, Alex."
Rita was one of four - with siblings John, Patricia and the youngest - Jim.
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She was openly proud of her brother, calling him "the world's greatest actor and comedian".
In 2005 she tragically lost her son Marty in a car accident when he was just 25 years old.
She wrote a book called Growing Up Carrey which talked about growing up alongside future star Jim as well as the grief that followed her son's death.
One line read: "When I look back at it, I didn’t realize we were really homeless. I just thought we were camping. My parents made it a good time. That’s what life was like."
Rita worked as a radio host, public speaker and performed in a rock band.
Hundreds paid tribute to her online, sharing their condolences with her husband Alex.
One wrote: "So sorry for your loss, Rita and I worked together at Giant FM, she was a wonderful woman with incredible passion and warmth."
Another said: "I’m so sad to hear this. Rita was a wonderful, sweet and talented person. So loved by everyone. My condolences to all of her family and friends."
While a third wrote: "My very deepest condolences Alex, I am so saddened to hear this.
";We were at your wedding celebration and Rita was so happy with you, and when she sang that night everything was so perfect.
"Rita will be deeply missed and I am so lucky to have known her and call her friend."
Former TV host Bob Cowan wrote on X: "RIP Rita Carrey. My dear friend passed away yesterday from a lengthy illness.
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"[Rita] was first and foremost a great Mom, a talented singer, radio host and always proud big sis to [Jim Carrey].
"I will forever miss her big laugh and smiles."
