Brad Pitt paid tribute to his mother weeks before her death A day after her passing it has emerged Brad Pitt paid tribute to his mother weeks before her death. 7 August 2025 Brad Pitt paid tribute to his mother weeks before her death. Brad Pitt paid tribute to his mother weeks before her death The F1 actor was left devastated by the passing of his retired school counsellor mum Jane Etta Pitt aged 84 on Wednesday (06.08.25). It's now emerged her A-lister son Brad, 61, publicly expressed his affection for her during an interview on the Today show in June, while promoting his new film F1.