Overview

• Jane Etta Pitt died in early August at age 84, with TMZ first reporting her passing and People and the family confirming the news.
• Granddaughter Sydney Pitt announced her grandmother’s death in an Instagram post, praising her as a loving guide and recalling shared moments of joy.
• A retired school counselor in Springfield, Missouri, she was celebrated as the family’s glue, organizing gatherings for her children and 14 grandchildren.
• Though she maintained a low profile, she occasionally appeared on red carpets alongside Brad Pitt, supporting his public appearances.
• Brad Pitt has not made a public statement and is said to be grieving privately with close family members.