Jim Carrey's Sister Rita Dead at 68

Jim Carrey's older sister Rita has died. She was 68.

Her husband, Alex, announced the news of her passing in a post to Facebook on Friday (Nov. 15).

"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," he wrote.

Alex revealed the couple had "been together for 16 years." They tied the knot last July in an outdoor wedding.

"We traveled the world and met many people who we consider friends. Rita was my 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," Alex continued.

A candlelight vigil will be held on Dec. 7.

"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," Alex shared.

He ended his tribute by reflecting on the "wonderful and wild journey" he shared with Rita over more than a decade together.

"She filled everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman. Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend," he concluded.

According to her Facebook profile, Rita, one of Jim Carrey's three siblings alongside older brother John and sister Patricia, worked as a radio show co-host and producer for The Peet & Reet Show.