Jim Carrey’s older sister Rita dies: ‘She filled everyone’s heart with joy’

Jim Carrey’s sister Rita has died, according to her husband of 16 years, Alex.

He posted the sad news to Facebook on Friday, writing that the radio personality passed away on Thursday.

“It is with [a] heavy heart and my deepest sadness, surrounded by her family and friends Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November 14 2024,” his message began.

He went on to gush about their relationship.

“Rita and I (Alex) have been together for 16 years and we just got married last year in July in an outdoor wedding that she has always wanted,” he explained before talking about their travels around the world.

Alex called Rita his “bestest friend, my lover and my beautiful wife.”