Jennifer Grey Says Mum Jo Wilder Died ‘By Her Own Choosing’ Following Cancer Diagnosis |
Jennifer Grey Says Mum Jo Wilder Died ‘By Her Own Choosing’ Following Cancer Diagnosis
The actor said her 94-year-old mother "chose grace over fear, understanding that leaving this world with dignity is an honour, not a tragedy."
Senior Culture Reporter, HuffPost
Jennifer Grey is mourning the loss of her mother, Jo Wilder, who she says died “by her own choosing” at age 94 shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
The Dirty Dancing star made the announcement on Instagram Thursday on Instagram, describing her late mum as “brave” and “deep”.
“My mother, Jo Wilder, passed away on 4 July at 94 – by her own choosing, on her own terms, exactly as she lived,” Jennifer wrote alongside a carousel of throwback photos.
“A week earlier, she learned she had lung cancer. True to who she was, she chose grace over fear,........