"Today I lost my biggest fan," Jimmy Fallon wrote in a statement shared with USA TODAY.
“Jimmy Fallon’s mother, Gloria, died peacefully on Saturday," Fallon's spokeswoman, Claire Mercuri, confirmed in a separate statement sent Sunday to USA TODAY. "Jimmy was at his mother’s bedside, along with her loved ones, when she passed away at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC. Our prayers go out to Jimmy and his family as they go through this tough time.”
Fallon, 43, had canceled his Tonight Show taping Friday for "a private Fallon family matter." His mother died the next day.
Fans and friends tweeted their condolences to Fallon over the weekend, including Stephen Colbert, who wrote, "Mom is the first audience and the best. Remembering Jimmy Fallon and his family in our prayers today."
Mom is the first audience and the best. Remembering Jimmy Fallon and his family in our prayers today.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 5, 2017
"Jimmy's mom was full of energy, fun, a hearty laugh & twinkle in her eye," Andy Cohen wrote. "The apple didn't fall far from the tree."
Jimmy's mom was full of energy, fun, a hearty laugh & twinkle in her eye. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. Love to all the Fallons
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 5, 2017
Hey y'all, @jimmyfallon needs to know his fans are with him tonight, he lost his mom, so sorry friend 💙
— Angelina Wallace🍁 (@Your_Anxino) November 5, 2017
#PrayersForJimmyFallon
Sad to hear Jimmy Fallon's mom died. I know he works hard to make people smile and laugh, Hoping he and his family find peace. @NBCLA https://t.co/oigQE6e8ut
— Adrian Arambulo (@AdrianNBCLA) November 5, 2017
