Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are sending condolences to Jimmy Fallon after the beloved talk show host lost his mother, Gloria, over the weekend.
Fellow late night host Stephen Colbert tweeted a message of support to 43-year-old Fallon on Sunday, writing, “Mom is the first audience and the best. Remembering Jimmy Fallon and his family in our prayers today.”
Miley Cyrus, who recently spent a week on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, shared a photo of herself with the comedian, both sporting surprised expressions.
“I’m sad to say my friend Jimmy’s mother has passed away … sending him all the love in my heart … Keep smilin’ Jimmy,” she tweeted.
I'm sad to say my friend Jimmy's mother has passed away... sending him all the love in my heart ... Keep smilin Jimmy..... pic.twitter.com/SWaAA4YjRn
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 6, 2017
l know it's tough to do when we lose someone we care about , I couldnt image not havin my mama.... I am so sorry .... https://t.co/2WSdQJgjcu
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 6, 2017
Mom is the first audience and the best. Remembering Jimmy Fallon and his family in our prayers today.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 5, 2017
A Fallon family spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement on Saturday that Gloria died “peacefully.”
“Jimmy was at his mother’s bedside, along with her loved ones, when she passed away at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC,” the statement read. “Our prayers go out to Jimmy and his family as they go through this tough time.”
Fallon told PEOPLE in a statement, “Today I lost my biggest fan.”
The tragic news came after Fallon canceled a Nov. 3 taping of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon due to a “private Fallon family matter.”
A source revealed to PEOPLE at the time that Gloria was sick and that Fallon, 43, had gone to the hospital to be by her side.
Bravo host Andy Cohen was among the many others to remember Gloria and send support to Fallon over the weekend.
“Jimmy’s mom was full of energy, fun, a hearty laugh & twinkle in her eye,” he began. “The apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Love to all the Fallons.”
Jimmy's mom was full of energy, fun, a hearty laugh & twinkle in her eye. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. Love to all the Fallons
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 5, 2017
.@jimmyfallon I am truly sorry to hear about your mom. Sending you and your family lots of love during this incredibly difficult time.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 5, 2017
Heartbroken for your loss @jimmyfallon. ????
— terrycrews (@terrycrews) November 5, 2017
Our condolences to alum @jimmyfallon and his family on the loss of his mom. Our hearts are with them all. ????????
— College of St Rose (@CollegeofStRose) November 5, 2017
Actor Chris Kattan, too, spoke kindly of Gloria, calling her an “absolute sweetheart.”
“Whether it’s a friend or a fan, we’re all thinking about you. We love you Jimmy! @jimmyfallon,” he tweeted.
Our heartfelt #thoughtsandprayers go out to @jimmyfallon and family over the loss of his #beloved #mother Gloria. #GodBless #RIP pic.twitter.com/QhjxBpQC1b
— Al Roker (@alroker) November 5, 2017
Your mother was an absolute sweetheart. Whether it’s a friend or a fan, we’re all thinking about you. We love you Jimmy! @jimmyfallon
— Chris Kattan (@ChrisKattan) November 6, 2017
Although Fallon is known to keep his family life private, he’s shared funny stories and sweet moments about his mother over the years.
Thinkin of my bro @jimmyfallon Mrs Gloria was such a nice funny lady and I’m so sorry for your loss my friend????. Stay ????????! Love the Grays??????????
— kamal (the roots) (@kamalgray) November 6, 2017
So very sad to hear about @jimmyfallon's mum, Gloria. She must have been a beautiful soul because her son has such a kind and loving heart.
— Terri Irwin (@TerriIrwin) November 5, 2017
I? just wanna send my thoughts and prayers out to @jimmyfallon and his family in this time of morning. My condolences to you bro. ????
— AJ McLean (@skulleeroz) November 5, 2017
My heart goes out to @jimmyfallon and his family. Much love.
— Kevin Ray (@wtmkevin) November 6, 2017
Thinkin of my bro @jimmyfallon Mrs Gloria was such a nice funny lady and I’m so sorry for your loss my friend????. Stay ????????! Love the Grays??????????
— kamal (the roots) (@kamalgray) November 6, 2017
In June, he revealed to Howard Stern that his mother used to be a nun. A month earlier, he shared a memory about Gloria as part of a “#MomQuotes” segment for the talk show.
He tweeted, “My mom and I were talking on the phone for the third time that day and she actually said, ‘We don’t talk enough.’ ”
