Maggie Griffin, mother of comedian Kathy Griffin, has died at the age of 99.
The TV star, who appeared in reality series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List from 2005-2010, passed away on Tuesday (17 March).
Announcing the news on social media, daugher Kathy, 59, wrote: "My Mom, the one and only, Maggie Griffin, passed away today. Hours ago. I am gutted.
"She was my best friend. She was my family. You knew her. She appreciated you guys so much."
"I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. Her point of view. So unique. We just GOT each other."
Kathy, whose fans got to know her Irish-American mother during six season of her Bravo reality series, went on: "I’m so grateful you got to be part of her life. You loved her. I know it. She knew it. She’s irreplaceable.
"I’m telling you right now, I am not doing well with this. I’m rambling now. Sorry. It truly feels like the end of an era."
She added: "Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St Patrick’s Day."
