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Jennifer Grey's Mom Chose Grace Over Fear
8 Jul
Summary
- Jo Wilder, 94, died one week after lung cancer diagnosis.
- She chose to face the end of her life with dignity.
- Wilder was a lifelong activist and former theater actress.
Actress Jennifer Grey is honoring her mother, Jo Wilder, who passed away on July 4th at the age of 94. Wilder's death followed a swift diagnosis of lung cancer just one week prior.
According to Grey's touching Instagram tribute, her mother consciously chose "grace over fear" and decided to leave this world with dignity on her own terms. Grey described her mother as "brave and deep."
Before raising Jennifer and her brother, Jo Wilder had a passion for acting in New York theater. She also dedicated herself as a lifelong activist, with a strong sense of right and wrong.
Fellow entertainers, including Tracy Pollan, Lea Thompson, and Katie Couric, along with many fans, have shared messages of support and love for Grey during this difficult time.
