‘She was truly a gem for all of us’: Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals her ‘beautiful cousin’ has died while paying tribute in an emotional position
Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed that her ‘beautiful cousin’ Gemma has passed away.
The Welsh actress (51), who took to Instagram on Wednesday night, paid tribute to her ‘extraordinary’ cousin in an emotional post after she died on 13 February.
Catherine posted a photo of Gemma along with a moving photo of a light with the caption: ‘Gemma 1983-2021’ followed by a heart emoji.
Tragic: Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed that her ‘beautiful cousin’ Gemma has passed away (Catherine pictured in 2019)
The actress revealed that Gemma would take her ‘last resting place’ on Thursday, as she encouraged her followers to “turn on a light” in her memory.
Catherine writes: ‘On February 13th, my beautiful cousin Gemma left us in this world. She was truly a ‘gem’ for all of us and she was truly an extraordinary mother to her five children.
‘Tomorrow she’s taking her last resting place. Join my family and I’ll leave a light on for Gemma tonight. ‘
Catherine’s 3.6 million fans quickly sent their love and condolences to the star over her loss.
So sad: The Welsh actress (51), who took to Instagram on Wednesday night, paid tribute in an emotional post to her ‘extraordinary’ cousin (photo) after she died on 13 February
RIP: Catherine posted a photo of Gemma along with a moving photo of a light with the caption: ‘Gemma 1983-2021’ followed by a heart emoji
One person said, ‘I’m so sorry. C. My porch lights stay on tonight in her honor. ‘
Another fan states: ‘My condolences. May she rest in peace. ‘
Another follower said, ‘My condolences to you and your family. ‘
While another account added: ‘❤️ Prayers and lots of love for you and the family.’
Tribute: The actress revealed that Gemma would take her ‘last resting place’ on Thursday when she encouraged her followers to ‘turn on a light’ in her memory
Support: Catherine’s 3.6 million fans quickly sent their love and condolences to the star over her loss
It has been an emotional few months for Catherine after the star mourned the loss of her father-in-law, Kirk Douglas, who passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 103.
The actress – who has been married to the star’s son Michael Douglas since 2000 – has said she will love Kirk for the rest of the year [her] life ‘.
She wrote on Instagram at the time: ‘To my darling Kirk, I will love you for the rest of my life. I already miss you. Sleep well … (sic) ‘
Heartbreaking: It was an emotional few months for Catherine after the star mourned the loss of her father-in-law, Kirk Douglas, who passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 103 (pictured together in 2001)
Kirk, who died on February 5, 2020, had two sons, Michael (76) and Joel (74) with his first wife Diana Dill before divorcing in 1951.
Kirk’s eldest son Michael married Catherine (51) in 2000, who is exactly 25 years younger than him.
The couple announced their engagement in December 1999 before getting married at the Plaza Hotel in New York, after Michael concluded his divorce from first wife Diandra Luker.
Michael and Catherine, who celebrated their 20th anniversary last year, have two children together – son Dylan 20 and daughter Carys (17).
Strong: Kirk’s eldest son, Michael Douglas (76), married Catherine (51), who is exactly 25 years younger than him, in 2000 (the couple at Sunday’s Golden Globes)