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'Glee' star Jane Lynch mourning the death of her mother
Published Tuesday, Jan 31 2012, 15:27 GMT | By Justin Harp | Add comment
Jane Lynch is mourning the death of her mother Eileen.
The Glee star announced her mother's passing in a Twitter post late in the evening on Monday (January 30).
"My mum has passed away [with my siblings] Julie, Bob, John and me at her side. Please send her your love on her journey," Lynch tweeted.
The actress received many messages of condolence from her fans, including one from actress Evan Rachel Wood.
"So sorry. Sending a lot of love your way," Wood wrote to her friend Lynch.
No funeral plans for Eileen, who worked as a secretary and was a homemaker during Jane's youth, have been released as of yet.
Lynch has previously credited Eileen with giving her self-confidence as a youth by frequently complimenting her friendly nature.
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The Glee star announced her mother's passing in a Twitter post late in the evening on Monday (January 30).
"My mum has passed away [with my siblings] Julie, Bob, John and me at her side. Please send her your love on her journey," Lynch tweeted.
The actress received many messages of condolence from her fans, including one from actress Evan Rachel Wood.
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"So sorry. Sending a lot of love your way," Wood wrote to her friend Lynch.
No funeral plans for Eileen, who worked as a secretary and was a homemaker during Jane's youth, have been released as of yet.
Lynch has previously credited Eileen with giving her self-confidence as a youth by frequently complimenting her friendly nature.
> Glee's Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison join George Clooney in play 8
> PCAs 2012: Jane Lynch blasts Kim Kardashian, Ashton Kutcher in sketch
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