These 10 Stars Lost A Close Family Member

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Andrew Garfield

The actor who brought "Spider-Man" to life is no stranger to the pain of losing someone very special. His mother, Lynn, passed away in 2019 from pancreatic cancer. The Oscar-nominated actor has publicly shared his grieving process.

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Guillermo del Toro

Three-time Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro also recently lost his mother. During the promotion of the successful movie 'Pinocchio', the Mexican filmmaker dedicated beautiful words to his beloved mother.

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Michael Keaton

The actor who gave life to "Batman" and other great iconic characters, shared the pain he felt after the loss of his nephew Michael due to an overdose at an awards ceremony.

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Nick Carter

A few months ago the world of entertainment was surprised by the early death of singer Aaron Carter. His brother, Nick, was devastated by the news and made it known the next day during a Backstreet Boys concert.

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Priscilla Presley

The loss of loved ones has been a constant in the life of Priscilla Presley. Not only did her husband, the legendary Elvis, pass away at a young age, but she has also recently had to deal with the loss of her grandson Benjamin in 2020 and her beloved daughter Lisa Marie Presley in early 2023.

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Nicki Minaj

The rapper, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, had a difficult start to the year in 2021, after the sudden death of her father Robert Manaj. Robert, age 64, was struck by a hit-and-run car. Robert was taken to the hospital immediately but passed away the next day.

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Sarah Hyland

The 'Modern Family' star also shared with anger and grief the tragic death of her 14-year-old cousin, who died in a car accident caused by the irresponsibility of a drunk driver.

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Pharrell Williams

If losing a family member due to natural causes or illness is already difficult to process, when it comes to a violent attack it is even more complex. Pharrell Williams' cousin was the victim of a series of shootings in Virginia Beach in 2022.

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Jamie Foxx in 'Django Unchained'

Jamie Foxx shared an emotional message on social media in which he mourned the death of his little sister DeOndra Dixon. DeOndra, who was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, was just 36 years old.

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Louis Tomlinson

The One Direction member also recently shared the passing of his sister; half sister to be exact. Félicité Tomlinson was found dead in her West London apartment in 2021.

Everyone, absolutely everyone, is destined to lose a loved one at some point in their lives. As painful as it is, losing a close family member is part of the cycle of life, and like us, celebrities are not exempt from experiencing this difficult moment.

These celebrities lost a close family member

Dealing with the loss of someone near and dear to you is not easy, but for many celebrities, this process becomes a bit more complex as they have to grieve in a more public way.

Let's see which celebrities recently lost a close family member.