Kate Beckinsale Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Mother, Judy Loe
It's incredibly difficult to even begin to speak about the passing of someone so profoundly loved, but Kate Beckinsale has shared the heartbreaking news that her mother, Judy Loe, has died following a year-long battle with stage 4 cancer. Judy passed away on the night of July 15, 2025, at the age of 78, with her daughter by her side, holding her in her final moments.
Kate opened up about her grief in an emotional Instagram post, revealing the unbearable pain she’s experiencing. She explained that she didn’t want to post the news publicly, but due to the legal registration of the death, she felt compelled to share it herself before it appeared in the public record. Her words were raw and deeply moving—she admitted being “paralysed,” unable to go through her mother’s phone or even select her favorite photos to post.
Kate described Judy not just as her mother, but as her guiding star, her compass, and her soulmate. She was someone with an enormous heart and boundless strength—a woman who believed in the good in people, even when it hurt her. Her courage and forgiveness were defining parts of her character, and it’s clear she touched many lives beyond her own family.
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Judy Loe herself was no stranger to the spotlight. An accomplished actress, she had notable roles in British television including “General Hospital,” “Edward the Seventh,” “The Chief,” and even a part in “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life.” But despite her own fame, she was first and foremost a devoted mother—one who carried her daughter through the grief of losing Richard Beckinsale, Kate’s father, when Kate was just five years old.
This is not the first tragedy to hit the family. Kate also recently lost her stepfather Roy Battersby, who died earlier this year after battling two forms of cancer. The past twelve months have seen her caring for both her mother and stepfather in Los Angeles, pouring her heart into keeping them comfortable while privately navigating a storm of emotional pain.
Kate shared a tender video just days before Judy’s passing, singing to her in the hospital—a gesture so intimate and powerful, it underscores the deep bond they shared. Judy was clearly more than just a parent to her; she was her best friend, her confidante, and the last direct link to a family life long shaped by both public acclaim and personal loss.
Now, faced with her greatest fear—the death of her mother—Kate is left mourning in a very public and yet deeply personal way. The world may have known Judy Loe as a gifted actress, but through Kate’s eyes, we’ve come to know her as a mother whose love was limitless and whose absence is unthinkably painful.
In the end, Kate's message resonates with anyone who has loved and lost: "Oh my Mama… I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I am so sorry." It's a grief we can feel in our bones, spoken by a daughter who has carried the weight of too many goodbyes.
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