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Billy Zane's Mother Thalia Dies at 95
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Thalia Zane, mother of actor Billy Zane, died at 95.
- She passed away shortly after celebrating her birthday.
- Thalia was married for 67 years and had two actor children.
Thalia Zane, mother to Hollywood actor Billy Zane, has passed away at the age of 95. She died shortly after celebrating her birthday, surrounded by her loved ones in Chicago. Billy Zane shared a moving tribute, describing his mother as a "dynamo with incredible humor" and a "generous life well lived."
Married for 67 years to William Zane Sr., who died in 2020, Thalia was a devoted wife and a supportive mother to Billy and their daughter, actress Lisa Zane. The family also includes Billy's two daughters, Ava and Gia.
Thalia and her late husband were professional actors and also founded a school for medical technicians. Billy Zane, known for his role in Titanic, is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, remembering her as a "great Dame" and a "wonderful mother."
