Kate Beckinsale's Heartbreaking Strength: Supporting Her Mother Through Cancer and Grief

Kate Beckinsale's Mother, Judy Loe, Passes Away After Battle with Stage 4 Cancer - Actress Left 'Paralysed' with Grief

In a devastating blow to her family and fans, Kate Beckinsale has revealed that her mother, the talented actress Judy Loe, passed away on July 15th after a long and arduous battle with stage 4 cancer. The Underworld star, who was by her mother's side throughout her illness, took to social media to share the heartbreaking news.

Judy's death comes just 18 months after the passing of Kate's stepfather, Roy, who succumbed to cancer in January 2024. Tragically, this marks the second time Judy has lost a loved one in recent years - her first husband, Richard Beckinsale, died suddenly in 1979 when Kate was just five years old.

Kate, who is still reeling from the loss of her mother, penned a poignant tribute to Judy on social media. "I don't want to post this," she began. "But I have had to register my mother's death certificate and it will soon become public record. She died in my arms after immeasurable suffering."

The actress went on to describe Judy as the "compass of my life, the love of my life, my dearest friend." She revealed that her mother had been battling stage 4 cancer for the past two years, during which time Kate flew back and forth between the UK and LA to care for her.

Despite her own health woes - including a six-week hospitalization in 2024 due to "copiously vomiting blood caused by stress" - Kate remained committed to supporting her mother. She revealed that Judy's death has left her feeling "paralysed" with grief, and confessed that she is struggling to come to terms with the loss.

Kate's childhood was marked by tragedy when her father, Richard Beckinsale, died suddenly at the age of 31 in 1979. The actor, known for his roles in popular shows Rising Damp and Porridge, had been a comedy star on the rise before his untimely death.

The trauma of losing her father so young has had a lasting impact on Kate, who revealed that she still suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an adult. She has spoken publicly about the emotional scars of discovering her father's body at just five years old, and how it has affected her life ever since.

Kate's stepfather, Roy, entered her life three years after her father's death. A talented director, Roy worked on TV greats such as Inspector Morse, Cracker, and A Touch Of Frost. Kate has spoken about the pain of losing him in 2024, revealing that it brought back painful memories of her childhood trauma.

As fans of Kate Beckinsale mourn the loss of her mother, they are reminded of the actress's unwavering commitment to her family - a quality that has only been amplified by the hardships she has faced. With Judy Loe gone, Kate is left to pick up the pieces and navigate the grieving process once again.

Originally published on TheScholarlyNote.com