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Jane Etta Pitt, actor Brad Pitt’s mom, has died. She was 84, just one week shy of turning 85.

Sydney Pitt, Brad Pitt’s niece, confirmed her death in a post on Instagram .

Jane Etta Pitt’s death

What we know:

Jane Etta Pitt, a former school counselor, died "peacefully" on Monday, according to the obituary shared by KYTV in Missouri .

What we don't know:

Her cause of death has not been released. Brad Pitt has not yet released a statement.

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What they're saying:

"We were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier," Sydney Pitt wrote.

"If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everyt

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