Angelina Jolie’s Mom Dies at 56

Sun, 28 January 2007 at 4:35 pm

Marcheline Bertrand, French actress and mother of Angelina Jolie, died of ovarian cancer in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre after a 7.5 yearlong battle with cancer. (Age 56 as reported by IMDB.) Brad Pitt, Angie, and her older brother, James Haven, were at the hospital yesterday at the time Bertrand passed away.

Bertrand raised Angie and James after divorcing their father, Jon Voight (Angie was just a toddler at the time).

Our prayers and best wishes to the Pitt and Jolie family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Women’s Cancer Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

Pictured: Angelina Jolie, with her mother Marcheline Bertrand, at her film premiere of Original Sin in Los Angeles on July 31, 2001. Angelina Jolie and her mom at LAX airport on August 4, 1998. Angelina Jolie outside the “National Art and Hobby” this past Friday.

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# 91

susie @ 01/28/2007 at 5:39 pm

kiki, thank you . I still have no idea what post was misinterpreted.

# 92

Alexanderina @ 01/28/2007 at 5:41 pm

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Original jpf Says: January 28th, 2007 at 5:18 pm

ITA jpf

# 93

Lily @ 01/28/2007 at 5:41 pm

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kiki Says:

My condolences to you and everyone else who has lost a loved one to cancer.
My mother’s friend, whom I knew well, also recently died from the illness

Ya know, I think all the BAMZS fans wanted a new thread, but I’d rather not have one than have one like this

# 94

china girl @ 01/28/2007 at 5:41 pm

I really feel for Angie and Jame for what they must be going through now, as I am remebering the most awful time when I lost my dearest, precious mum.

# 95

Mrs. Smith @ 01/28/2007 at 5:42 pm

Original jpf….thank you for posting that comment from Marcheline re Shiloh’s birth. That was so beautiful.

I cannot help tearing up over this heartbreaking news, although I’m sure Marcheline must have been at peace to know that her daughter was in a loving relationship, and was able to be at her side at the end. My thoughts and prayers surround them.

# 96

think positive! @ 01/28/2007 at 5:43 pm

Keep the love comming BAMZSers!! Ingore the hate completely.

Lets all show our deepest support for this family that needs it more than any time before. And lets make lots of donations to the hospital.

May all our strength love and campassion will pass to them!!

God bless them!!

# 97

KT 22 @ 01/28/2007 at 5:44 pm

My condolences to Angie and her entire family. It’s very sad. I’m glad that she has Brad and James there to help her through her grief.

# 98

exactly @ 01/28/2007 at 5:44 pm

Going through this will definitely strengthen Angie and Brad’s bond…Prayers for their families.

# 99

kiki @ 01/28/2007 at 5:44 pm

Thanks Lily. I think many of us has a relative or a friend whom we lost to cancer. This is one of the worst diseases. It must be some belated shock, I’m crying now.

# 100

blue diamonds @ 01/28/2007 at 5:44 pm

Oh, I am so saddened by this news. I was so hoping that Marcheline would beat the it. This is just so sad. My heart and prayers are with Angie, James, Brad and the children, and all those who loved Marcheline.

# 101

Jamma @ 01/28/2007 at 5:45 pm

Oh, Angie.

It is hard to comprehend such a loss, especially when you’ve had such a cohesive relationship. I, too, lost my mother when she was just 55. To date, it has been and probably will always be, my life’s biggest loss.

With your strength of character and love for the world, the world mourns with you. May you find peace and strength in the love that you have for your children, in your loving and supportive partner, and in your brother James.

Here’s to celebrating your life, Marcheline, and your contribution to this world in the form of your children. Rest in peace.

# 102

piper, with a low @ 01/28/2007 at 5:46 pm

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bluemoon Says:

January 28th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
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I’m not going to get into it because 1) it’s not the right time 2) possibly, I may have projected something into it that was completely off-base and 3) I realize that I may have tracked b^ll$h*t onto this thread.

I am truly sorry for that.

I have to say that when I heard about Marcheline, my stomach throbbed. It brought back my father’s death from cancer, twelve years ago on February 7th. Despite my living with my mom during my childhood, I felt more for my dad. I’m a daddy’s girl, through and through.

# 103

alero @ 01/28/2007 at 5:47 pm

Bless BAMZS. Bless James. Bless all Marcheline Bertrand friends and family.

# 104

HOTTEST COUPLE EVER @ 01/28/2007 at 5:48 pm

I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to Angie and her family.
I know what she must be feeling right now.

# 105

saj @ 01/28/2007 at 5:49 pm

My deepest condolences to Angelina, James, Brad, Maddox, Zarahar and Shiloh. Thoughts and prayers are with them all during this difficult time.

On a brighter note, Marcheline can rest in peace having seen that her beloved daughter, Angie has grown into a wonderful mother. She got to know Brad in the last two years and has every faith that he is a good and strong partner for her daughter and a terrific dad to her grandchildren.

I sincerely hope that the tabloids and other medias have the common decency to let this family mourn in peace! God bless them all!

# 106

African Girl @ 01/28/2007 at 5:49 pm

I’m still in shock, I honestly don’t know what to say. I’m glad AJ has BP….he is now her rock.

I support the idea that we ignore the crazy posts.

# 107

Maniston @ 01/28/2007 at 5:50 pm

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briseis Says:
January 28th, 2007 at 4:49 pm

This was posted in the Brad Pitt thread, and I am bringing it over for those who would like to donate:

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TskTsk Says:

January 28th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
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think positive! Says:
Do you know how I can donate to the medical center of cancer?? I don’t live in the US and I don’t know how this can be done. Any info is welcomed.
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Here is the link for donations to Cedar’s Sinai.
http://www.csmc.edu/309.html

I got the link from the news article about Marcheline’s death.

I hope this helps.
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I would like to suggest that for those interested in donating, to maybe make it clear that it is being donated in MARCHELINE BERTRAND’S name, so that at least Angelina and Brad would know that there are a lot of us who are thinking of her and her mother.
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Such a great idea. My thoughts and prayers are with Angelina and her family.

# 108

susie @ 01/28/2007 at 5:50 pm

Angelina Jolie
c/o Geyer Kosinski
950 - 955 South Carrillo Drive
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90048

This is an address I found if anyone wants to send a card, if anyone knows if it is not correct, please let me know. Thanks.

# 109

Hiya @ 01/28/2007 at 5:51 pm

My condolences to Marcheline’s entire family. I’m sure Angie and James have wonderful, loving memories of their mom. I’m so glad Marcheline was able to see Angie so happy with Brad and the kids…..Original jpf, thanks for posting Marcheline’s People quote when Shiloh was born.

# 110

guli @ 01/28/2007 at 5:51 pm

OMG— I am so sad, I know I posted before. Many thanks for the links to donate in Marchelines honor. I have done that! I am so glad she got to meet Mad, Zee and Shiloh. May she rest in peace, beautiful mother of two and grandmother of three…..

I am telling you haters !!! right now, one word and I will rip you apart and I really mean it ! If you folks are human beings you better be paying your respects….

Ritzygal, thank you, I didn’t expect it from you but obviuously you have a heart too!!! Many thanks!

# 111

May @ 01/28/2007 at 5:53 pm

Original jpf Says:
January 28th, 2007 at 4:44 pm

As genuinely sad as I am at this time, I’m also comforted in the belief that Marcheline was blessed to see Angelina battle her demons and claim victory over them. There’s a part of me that’s convinced Marcheline finally let go knowing her daughter had found purpose and peace and was going to be alright.

God bless them all

jpf
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I like your thoughts(the above). I am also so happy that she got to see Angie with 3 wonderful children and a wonderful partner(future husband). I am sure she rested in peace with those thoughts. I am so very proud of Angie for making her mother proud. I am sure Angie will also feel the same.

# 112

erica @ 01/28/2007 at 5:53 pm

May she rest in peace my heart and thougts go to angelina and his family at this time.God help them thougt this sad time.

# 113

alexmalibu @ 01/28/2007 at 5:53 pm

I am stunned to hear this news…

Angie was so close to her Mom. God’s dear blessings to you Angie, to Brad, Maddox, Zee, Shiloh and James.

May God’s heart enfold you and hold you tight. May you feel and be comforted by all the Loving coming to you from your Fans and your family as your dear MOM looks on and sees from above, the great beauty of Heart you have created.

And may she rest in Peace in God’s arms and Smile, knowing how truly loved, honored and appreciated you are.

# 114

angelina_mmm @ 01/28/2007 at 5:54 pm

poor Angie and James.

# 115

Magika DeSpell @ 01/28/2007 at 5:54 pm

another p.s. - an advise given to me: Let it out and cry. …it works.

# 116

MIKESMOM @ 01/28/2007 at 5:54 pm

~ At a time of loss the love and comfort of family is the best
medicine….thank God that is something Angie has in her life. ~ LOL

# 117

dark faith @ 01/28/2007 at 5:55 pm

that is very sad she loves her mother so much very sad for the family

# 118

micro @ 01/28/2007 at 5:56 pm

Angie, and her family will always be in my prayers.

# 119

creole @ 01/28/2007 at 5:57 pm

all my prayers go to Angelina and her family
God bless them
my condolences

# 120

TI @ 01/28/2007 at 5:59 pm

Cancer is really dreadful i have a cousin(just 4), is going through it right now and it pains me to my deepest bone his pain and tears have been so painful to watch sometimes i actually wish i could share his pain .He is just so little and so lovely i call him my litle wonder, I pray ANGIE will find the strength to hold on and everyone around her would remain strong for her and her brother, i lost my dad when i was nine and although i was not close to him i still miss him a whole lot , my mom i just cannot imagine she is my world.
Rest in peace and as i say earth’s loss is heaven’s gain.Marcheline

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