Just days after celebrating his 60th birthday, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks in mourning the loss of his mother.
The actor took to Instagram last night to share the sad message about his 84-year-old mother and also paid her a loving tribute.
Sharing an old picture of Janet, he captioned it: "This beauty? My mom. She was the difference in many lives. Many lives. We say goodbye to her today. Safe crossing, mom! Hanx."
After the picture was posted, his fans flooded to his social media accounts to offer words of condolences: "Sorry for your loss and so close to your birthday, Tom. Condolences."
Another one said: "And we can thank her for all the lives made better by your peerless humanity. Millions and millions. She raised a fabulous son."
Later, Tom posted about a memory he shared with his mother at a local movie theathre.
Red Bluff, California. Saw many movies here with our Mom. Thanks for all who came to see her off. Hanx pic.twitter.com/VmNgyYcqgM
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) July 12, 2016
Tom’s wife, Rita Wilson also shared her loss on Instagram writing:
“This wonderful lady gave birth to my husband, and three other children.
“Thank you for bringing my love into the world."
