According to information from TMZ, Tom Cruise ‘s biological  mother, Mary Lee, passed away at the age of 80 last week in a peaceful sleep after a long struggle with illness. People magazine said Mary’s visitation was held at the Scientology church over the weekend with the attendance of Tom Cruise, his three sisters and a number of relatives and close friends. There is no information about whether Suri and her mother will attend their grandmother’s visitation or not.

Tom Cruise’s mother passed away at the age of 80 last week

The last time people saw Tom Cruise’s mother appear in public was in May of last year. She looked thinner than usual at that time. In the photo, it can be seen that she has to wear an oxygen tube with her.

The last picture of Ms. Mary Lee was taken by reporters in May last year

Mrs. May Lee used to be a teacher in special education. For Tom Cruise ,  his biological mother is the person who has a great influence on his life and acting career. The “Mission Impossible” actor said his mother encouraged him to pursue acting and encouraged his son during the most difficult times.

Tom Cruise loved and respected his mother very much when she was alive

Tom Cruise ‘s mother divorced his father in 1974. She then moved to New Jersey and married John ‘Jack’ South in 1978 when Tom was 16 years old. When his mother was alive, Tom Cruise loved his mother very much. He also often brings his mother to attend many events or award ceremonies.