Rita Carrey, the sister of famed actor and comedian Jim Carrey, died at the age of 68, just over a year after getting married. Rita’s husband Alex announced the tragic news on her Facebook page, writing that his wife died on November 14, “surrounded by her family and friends.” “It is with heavy heart and my deepest sadness that Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November 14, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends,” he said, noting that the couple had been together for 16 years before marrying in an outdoor wedding last July.
“We traveled the world and met many people who we now consider friends. Rita was my dearest friend, lover, and lovely wife,” Alex added. “Rita always had a caring soul and wanted to serve everyone, including complete strangers. Rita’s favorite holiday was Christmas, but it was every day for her, so she established a fundraiser to benefit a local charity.”Rita was one of Jim Carrey’s three older siblings. The actor has a brother named John and another sister named Patricia. All four were born and raised in Canada.
Rita spoke with SiriusXM 167 in 2015 on being the sister of one of the world’s most famous performers. “It’s not hard,” she said. “Every day, people ask me…” Because they usually say “Jim Carrey’s sister,” I changed my name to JCS, which stands for Jesus Christ Superstar, because I never get: “Oh, you’re Rita?”
“But I’ve been asked about Jim on a daily basis for the past twenty-five years. Every day, someone will certainly say something like “you’re Jim Carrey’s sister” or “you look like someone I know”. So it does not disturb me. Jim has yet to offer a remark regarding his sister’s death.
The sudden loss of Rita Carrey, Jim Carrey’s sister, has left friends, family, and fans in mourning. Her husband Alex shared the heartbreaking news on social media, revealing that she passed away on November 14 at the age of 68, just over a year after their wedding. Rita and Alex had been together for 16 years before tying the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony last July.
In his emotional post, Alex described Rita as his dearest friend, lover, and lovely wife, highlighting her caring soul and dedication to helping others. Rita was known for her charitable work and her love for Christmas, which she celebrated every day by fundraising for local charities. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
As one of Jim Carrey’s three older siblings, Rita was used to being recognized as the sister of the famous actor and comedian. In a 2015 interview, she shared her experiences of constantly being associated with her brother and even humorously changed her name to JCS (Jesus Christ Superstar) to avoid the usual “Jim Carrey’s sister” introduction.
Despite the constant attention and questions about her brother, Rita took it all in stride and remained gracious and kind-hearted. Jim Carrey has yet to publicly comment on his sister’s passing, but it is clear that Rita’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
The Carrey family is undoubtedly going through a difficult time, and they deserve all the love and support during this period of grief. Rita’s legacy of kindness and generosity will continue to inspire others to make a positive difference in the world, just as she did throughout her life. May she rest in peace.