Jim Carrey’s Older Sister Rita Dies, Her Husband Announces

Jim Carrey‘s older sister Rita has died … this in response to her husband of 16 years, Alex.

Rita’s husband posted the replace on Fb Friday morning, the place he shared the radio persona handed away “peacefully and quietly” on Thursday.

As he continued, Rita’s husband remembered her as his “bestest friend,” “lover” and “beautiful wife.”

He added …  “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.”

Per Alex, a candlelight vigil shall be held in her honor in the beginning of December … encouraging followers to additionally attend the “Christmas on the Terrace” occasion in St. Catharines, Ontario. Donations have been additionally inspired.

Earlier than Alex signed off his be aware with a declaration of affection for Rita, he mentioned their time collectively was “wonderful and crazy,” including … “She filled everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman.”

Brian Salmon, Rita’s former radio co-host at 91.7 Big FM, additionally paid tribute to the late radio persona … calling Rita a tremendously beneficiant particular person.

Per Brian, Rita not often bragged about her Hollywood connections, however would usually gather props from her well-known brother’s movies to public sale off to charity.

Along with her work as a radio host and a public speaker, Rita carried out in a traditional rock band for a few years … even rocking with music legend Bruce Springsteen. She additionally notably opened for the likes of April Wine and Honeymoon Suite.

Rita was born in Canada to oldsters Kathleen and Percy Carrey, the place she was raised alongside her 3 siblings … John, Patricia and, in fact, Jim.

We have reached out to Jim’s rep for remark … to this point, no phrase again.