January 21, 2025
Jeremy Piven made an announcement of his mother's passing.
The 56-year-old actor took to his official Instagram account on Sunday and shared an emotional post featuring a carousel of photos of himself and his mother.
“Joyce Piven has left us,” the Serendipity star began in the caption.
“I was pretending this day wouldn’t come yet here we are. If you know me you understand how much I love this woman. Yes she’s my mother but she was an incredible human being,” Jeremy continued.
Joyce, who had been linked with teaching and the film industry as a director and actress, laid the foundation of the Piven Theatre Workshop in 1974 with her late husband Byrne Piven.
“Acting teacher to so many of us who genuinely enjoyed the evolution of her students. Taught us to respects the space we occupy when we perform, instilled the integrity of the work and how lucky we are to get it.”
“She was graceful until her last breath. Always the teacher… We don’t know how long we have here in this human form but I can tell you that we lost a good one. She’s dancing with my father. Be good to each other,” he concluded.
Many celebrities send their condolences to Jeremy, with Cindy Crawford writing in the comment section, "Such a lovely tribute. Your mom sounds like a true blessing."