Jim Carrey tragically loses his sister five years after the death of their brother

Hollywood star older sister Rita has died, according to a social media post written by her husband Alex.

Rita, 68, who had made no secret of her love for her younger brother over the years, was surrounded by her family at the time of her death on November 14. In a post written by Alex, it read: "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."

Alex added: "As everyone knows was Rita’s favorite holiday actually it was everyday for her and she started a fundraiser to help a local charity." And in true style of the author, public speaker and radio host, Alex said that a candlelight vigil is set to be held in tribute of her memory on December 7, in Ontario.

His heartfelt tribute continued: "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 children including Jim Carrey. And they included John and Patricia. When Jim shot to fame following a number of , she said he was "the world's greatest actor and comedian."

But she suffered her own loss as she was forced to bury her son Marty in 2005 at his tender age of 25. She then wrote a book titled Growing Up Carrey, which delved into her life growing up alongside her famous brother as well as losing her son. One line in the book 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." This comes after the devastating loss of their brother John in 2019.

Rushing to the comment section of Alex's post, one heartbroken fan said: "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."

And a third said: "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 penned on X, formerly known as : "RIP Rita Carrey. My dear friend passed away yesterday from a lengthy illness. [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."

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