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Clerks Director Kevin Smith Loses Beloved Mom
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Filmmaker Kevin Smith announced his mother's death on December 1st.
- She had been on death's doorstep but had recently bounced back.
- Smith called his mom his 'lioness' and his 'hero'.
Filmmaker Kevin Smith recently announced the heartbreaking news of his mother Grace's passing. She died on December 1st, just days after an emergency trip Smith took to Florida when she was suddenly on death's doorstep. Fortunately, Grace had shown signs of recovery over Thanksgiving weekend.
Smith, 55, shared a deeply personal tribute on Instagram, calling his mother his 'absolute favorite person' and a 'lioness' who fiercely protected her family. He expressed immense gratitude for her unconditional love, describing how she always made him feel valued and cherished throughout his life.
Grace Smith would have turned 80 later in December. Kevin Smith, who is canceling upcoming events to grieve, called his mom the 'blueprint' for his success and expressed that she will forever be his hero. He shared memories of his parents, Grace and Don, and his siblings Donald Jr. and Virginia.
