Kim Cattrall announces her beloved mother Shane has died aged 93 as she shares heartfelt tribute – five years after tragic death of star’s brother Chris at age 55
Kim Cattrall’s mother Shane has died aged 93, the star announced in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Tuesday.
The Sex And The City actress, 66, whose brother Chris died aged 55 in 2019, posted beautiful throwback photos with her mother, captioned: ‘Shane Cattrall 1929 – 2022. Rest in peace Mum.
The snaps showed the star and Shane in happy times over the years, including adorable childhood throwback snaps of the actress.
RIP: Kim Cattrall’s mother Shane has died aged 93, the star announced in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Tuesday.
Her Queer as Folk co-star Stephen Dunn wrote: ‘Sending all my love’ while ” singer Randy Rainbow penned: ‘So sorry, Kim. Lots of love.’
The star last shared a photo of herself with Shane, writing: ‘Happy Mum’s Day Mum. 93 Years young.’
In February, she tweeted alongside a sweet photo with her mother: ‘Happy 93rd B’day Mum! We’re so lucky to still have you with us.’
Much missed: The Sex And The City actress, 66, whose brother Chris died aged 55 in 2019, posted beautiful throwback photos with her mother, captioned: ‘Shane Cattrall 1929 – 2022. Rest in peace Mum
Post: The snaps showed the star and Shane in happy times over the years, including adorable childhood throwback snaps of the actress
This comes almost five years after the death of Kim’s younger brother.
Chris was found dead by police after the entertainer took to social media to ask for help in finding him when he went missing.
It took less than a day for authorities to find Cattrall on his property in Blackfalds, Alberta.
Shortly after, the longtime performer took to Twitter to update her followers with the grim news.
‘It is with great sadness that myself and my family announce the unexpected passing of our son and brother, Chris Cattrall,’ she tweeted.
‘At this time we ask for privacy. We want to thank you all on social media for your outpouring of love and support in this trying time.’
Tribute: This comes almost five years after the death of Kim’s younger brother
After former co-star Sarah Jessica Parker sent well wishes amid their feud, Kim took to Instagram to tell Sarah that she ‘doesn’t need her love or support at this tragic time’.
The continued her rant in the post’s caption where she wrote: ‘My Mom asked me today ‘When will that @sarahjessicaparker, that hypocrite, leave you alone?
‘Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you really were then and now, ‘Let me make this VERY clear. (If I haven’t already) You are not my family.’
Sad ending: Chris was found dead by police after the entertainer took to social media to ask for help in finding him when he went missing
Kim Cattrall took to Instagram to tell SJP she ‘didn’t need her love and support at this tragic time’ following the death of her brother C
‘You are not my friend. So I’m writing to tell you one last time to stop exploiting our tragedy in order to restore your ‘nice girl’ persona.’
She also included a link to a story about the ‘Mean Girl’ culture that tainted Sex and the City.
In the comments section Sarah added: ‘Dearest Kim, my love and condolences to you and yours and Godspeed to your beloved brother. Xx.’
Cynthia Nixon, who played Miranda Hobbes, had also commented on the post, saying: ‘Hey Kim such awful news. So sorry to hear. Sending you love. XO.’
Kim later thanked Cynthia for getting in touch, saying: ‘Cynthia, hearing your voice meant so much to me. Thank you for reaching out. Love Kim #SexandtheCity.’
In the comments section Sarah added: ‘Dearest Kim, my love and condolences to you and yours and Godspeed to your beloved brother. Xx.’