Jane Etta Pitt, Brad Pitt’s mother, passed away at 84. Her niece Sydney shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute with joyful photos, recalling Jane’s kindness, love, and special traditions with grandkids. A retired school counselor, she lived in Springfield with Brad’s father William and siblings Doug and Julie.

Jane Etta Pitt, the mother of the renowned Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, has passed away at the age of 84. The sad news was confirmed by Brad's niece, Sydney Pitt, through social media. Heartfelt Tribute from Niece Sydney, the niece of Brad Pitt and daughter of his younger brother Doug, shared a touching tribute to her late grandmother, Jane Etta Pitt, on Instagram. She posted multiple photos capturing joyful and memorable moments from Jane Etta's life, expressing deep love and remembrance. Sydney's Loving Words In her tribute, Sydney poured out her emotions for her Grammy, Jane Etta. She wrote, "My sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier. If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked." Life Lessons and Joy from Jane Etta Sydney continued, "She taught me how to paint, how to be strong, how to lead with kindness, to love Jesus through everything, and to find joy in the smallest things. She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do." Memorable 'Special Day' Traditions Recalling moments with her grandmother, she reminisced, "Every year before school, she gave each of us grandkids a 'special day' which was a whole day to do whatever we wanted (and Papa had to go along with it… though I know he secretly loved it too)." Unwavering Love and Legacy Sydney concluded, "She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it. I don't know how we move forward without her. But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form. We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up and I know she lives on through each of us." About Jane Etta Pitt To clarify, Brad Pitt's mother had retired from her role as a school counselor. She resided in Springfield, Missouri, alongside Brad's father, William, who ran a trucking business, as well as Brad's younger siblings, Doug and Julie.