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Jim Carrey’s sister Rita has died, according to her husband of 16 years, Alex.
Alex posted the sad news to Facebook on Friday, writing that the radio personality passed away on Thursday.
“It is with heavy heart and my deepest sadness, surrounded by her family and friends Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November 14 2024,” his message began.
He went on to gush about their relationship.
“Rita and I (Alex) have been together for 16 years and we just got married last year in July in an outdoor wedding that she has always wanted,” he explained before talking about their travels around the world.
Alex called Rita his “bestest friend,my lover and my beautiful wife.”
“Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone even total strangers. As everyone knows Christmas was Rita’s favorite holiday actually it was everyday for her and she started a fundraiser to help a local charity.”
He added that both “family and friends are invited to attend a candlelight vigil in Rita’s memory on December 7 2024 on Heathcote Terrace in St. Catharines.”
“Following the vigil everyone is encouraged to attend the Christmas on the Terrace public event in support of Gillian’s place.Donations in Rita’s memory can be made to Gillian’s place directly or at the event Non-perishable food, children’s clothing, toiletry items or unwrapped children’s presents are encouraged.”
Giving a nod to his partner of over a decade, Alex continued, “It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita.”
He stated that not only did she fill “everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took” but Alex will “never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman. Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. Until we meet again. You really did have the Time of your life.”
Alex signed off writing, “Your bestest friend and husband, Alex.”
The Post has reached out to Jim’s rep for comment.
Rita was born in Canada to parents Kathleen and Percy Carrey. She was one of four children, including Jim, John and Patricia.
Rita worked as a radio host and a public speaker for years, along with performing in a classic rock band.
Brian Salmon, Rita’s former radio co-host at 91.7 Giant FM, also paid tribute, calling Rita a tremendously generous person, per TMZ.
Salmon reminisced on how Rita rarely talked about her Hollywood connections, but would often collect props from Carrey’s movies to auction off to charity.