The 'Foxcatcher' actor confirms that his 90-year-old mother, a former nurse, passed away one day before Mother's Day.
- May 10, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Steve Carell is mourning the loss of his mother. Harriet Theresa Carell passed away at the age of 90 just one day before Mother's Day. The 53-year-old actor confirmed the sad news on Twitter, "Harriet Theresa Carell, October 15, 1925- May 7, 2016, Love You Mom."
Harriet Theresa Carell
October 15, 1925- May 7, 2016
Love You Mom
— Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) May 8, 2016
The Associated Press reports Harriet died at her Massachusetts home surrounded by family. She is survived by four sons including Steve, as well as six grandchildren. The family is going to hold a funeral mass to remember her in June.
"Harriet loved flea markets, making preserves, spending time with her family, and was a great fan of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, whom she referred to as her 'boyfriend,' " an online obituary readd. "She worked for over 30 years as a psychiatric nurse at Emerson Hospital in Concord."
