Jane Etta Pitt, the mother of Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, has passed away at the age of 84. The news was confirmed through a moving tribute by her granddaughter, Sydney Pitt, who shared heartfelt memories of her grandmother’s impact on their family.

Brad Pitt's mother Jane Etta Pitt has died at age 84, PEOPLE confirms. The actor's niece wrote on Instagram that "we were not ready for you to go" and she "cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked.

Sydney Pitt, daughter of Doug Pitt, posted a tribute to the matriarch of the family on her social media accounts.