Jane Etta Pitt, the beloved mother of actor Brad Pitt, died on August 5, 2025, at age 84, as confirmed by her granddaughter Sydney Pitt in a heartfelt Instagram tribute. Sydney, daughter of Brad’s brother Doug, shared memories of her “sweet Grammy,” describing her as a woman with a boundless heart who taught kindness, strength, and joy through painting and playful games. Jane, a retired school counselor, raised Brad and his siblings Doug and Julie in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband William. In 2009, Brad and his siblings honored her by donating $1 million to establish the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center.
Regarding the claim of an anti-gay letter, in 2012, Jane wrote an op-ed in the Springfield News-Leader supporting Mitt Romney’s presidential candidacy, expressing conservative views on marriage. This sparked controversy, with some interpreting it as anti-gay, though Brad publicly described her as loving and without malice.
