SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield philanthropist Jane Pitt has died. She was 84.

Pitt is the mother of actor Brad Pitt, Springfield businessman Doug Pitt, and Julie Neal.

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She worked as a school counselor early in life. Later, she and her husband William became involved in charitable efforts, particularly in support of children. The family’s $1 million donation in 2009 led to the establishment of the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital. The center is affiliated with St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis.

Jane Pitt often attended red carpet events in support of Brad Pitt.

The family shared her obituary with KY3:

Jane Etta Hillhouse Pitt was born on August 13, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee. On August

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