Ariana DeBose’s mom dead at 57 after cancer battle as Oscar winner pays heartbreaking tribute

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Ariana DeBose’s mother has died aged 57 following a three year battle with cancer.

As a fervent admirer, I couldn’t help but feel my heart shatter when I learned of Gina Michelle DeBose’s passing. In a poignant post on social media yesterday, her star shine from West Side Story shared the devastating news that she had succumbed to complications related to stage 3 ovarian cancer. This extraordinary woman who brought such life and vibrancy to her roles has left an indelible mark in my heart and will forever be cherished.

In simpler and more heartfelt language: At 10:28 am on August 17th, my beautiful, funny, bold, fearless, and strong-willed mother, Gina Michelle DeBose, lost her battle against stage 3 ovarian cancer. I shared a collection of photos with her memory.

I am incredibly pleased with her resilience in battling this subtle ailment for the last three years. She was full of youthful vigor at 57 years old.

As a devoted admirer, she held the unique position of being both my greatest cheerleader and sternest judge. My confidant, my companion. She graced every significant milestone in my personal and professional journey, serving as my date to each event – a role I cherished deeply. For as far back as my memories stretch, our bond has been unbreakable.

Despite numerous challenging periods and plenty of more prosperous ones, she tirelessly battled to provide me with a fulfilling life, quality education, and countless opportunities worldwide.

In my journey as a lifestyle expert, I can’t help but reflect on the invaluable role she plays in my success. When I declared that my esteemed award, an Oscar, belongs equally to her, it wasn’t mere sentiment-it was a heartfelt acknowledgment of our shared triumphs. She is a partner who makes every milestone feel like ours, not merely mine.

My mother had a fondness for painting, card games, enjoying quality music, and cuddling with her beloved cats. Beyond being my mom, however, she found significant meaning in her life through the act of educating young individuals.

After almost reaching the milestone of 30 years, she concluded her tenure as a dedicated public school teacher, most recently specializing in 8th-grade social studies.

Not only did she flourish in the classroom setting, but her creativity had no limitations. She was adored and held in high esteem not just by her peers, but also by her students.

A strong champion for the less fortunate, an ardent supporter of artistic learning, and arguably the most intelligent individual I’ve encountered – she doesn’t shy away from expressing her opinions, even if it might be met with challenges.

However, she was equally characterized by her open-hearted nature, holding strong values such as dedication, kindness, and understanding all at once.

It’s clear that her community will mourn her deeply, as she was more than just a local figure – she was a unique and influential personality, a veritable titan in their midst.

‘For the record: my greatest and most proud achievement will always be to have made her proud.

Mommy, I adore you so much. I hope you journey through the oceans, breezes, and celestial realms, just as you’ve always cherished doing.

At the 2022 Oscars, DeBose emotionally honored her mother by stating, “Mom, who is here with me tonight, I adore you completely, and this award is just as much yours as it is mine.

In simpler terms, during an interview, the actress who portrayed Anita in West Side Story shared a story about her mother visiting the film’s set (directed by Steven Spielberg). Her mother was awestruck upon meeting the renowned director.

She said: ‘Watching Gina become speechless was amazing. Love you, Mom.’

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2025-08-19 22:33