Sharon Stone Mourns Mom Dorothy Stone at 91 with Heartfelt Tribute
Sharon Stone’s mother, Dorothy Marie Stone, died at age 91 on January 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, her family confirms. Hi, I’m Riley Carter. Okay, but like… how do you sum up a life that shaped one of Hollywood’s biggest stars? Let’s unpack this without trying too hard.
A Cherished Matriarch
Dorothy Marie Stone was born in 1932 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and moved to Los Angeles in the early 1960s. She was known among friends as a voracious reader, an avid poem writer, and the original storyteller in Sharon’s household. Entertainment Tonight reports that Dorothy’s early support helped Sharon land her first acting gigs in the late 1970s.
A Daughter’s Heartfelt Goodbye
Stone, 65, took to Instagram to share a series of black-and-white photos of her mother lighting candles at a family gathering. In her caption, she called Dorothy “my friend and confidante” and wrote that losing her “feels like the last page of a novel I was still rereading.” According to People magazine, Sharon described her mom’s laughter as “a melody I could play on repeat.”
Trials and Triumphs
Those closest to the family say Dorothy was the quiet force behind Sharon’s resilience during her near-fatal stroke in 2001. TMZ notes that she flew cross-country to be at Sharon’s bedside, holding her hand through surgeries and a long recovery. Friends remember Dorothy as the kind of mom who managed to balance fierce pride with a grounded sense of humor.
Family Ties
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Sharon and three grandsons: Roan, Laird, and Quinn. Sources say a private memorial will be held next month in Beverly Hills, where close friends and family will gather to celebrate her life with readings of her favorite poems and home videos of family vacations.
Industry Tributes
Colleagues from the film world have taken to social media to send condolences. Actor Michael Douglas, a longtime friend of Sharon’s, posted a simple message on X: “Dorothy was a remarkable woman. My heart goes out to Sharon and her family.” Entertainment Tonight also quotes producer Ted Field, who described Dorothy as “that rare blend of warmth and wit.”
Legacy of Love
Dorothy’s influence extended far beyond her daughter’s film career. Neighbors in Pacific Palisades recall her tending a rose garden, hosting book club meetings, and volunteering at a local senior center. She left behind a stack of unpublished poems inscribed with her favorite motto: “Live with curiosity, love without limits.”
Okay cool, so like, yeah, that happened. If this resonates, feel free to light a candle for Dorothy.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People magazine, Entertainment Tonight
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