Brad Pitt's mother Jane Etta Pitt has died at age 84, PEOPLE confirms. The actor's niece wrote on Instagram that "we were not ready for you to go" and she "cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked.

Brad Pitt's Mom's Cause of Death: What We Know So Far originally appeared on Parade. Brad Pitt’s mom, Jane Etta Pitt, has died at the age of 84. Her family confirmed the news on Wednesday, August 6, when her granddaughter posted a sweet tribute to her via Instagram.

Sydney Pitt, daughter of Doug Pitt, posted a tribute to the matriarch of the family on her social media accounts.