Maggie Griffin, TV star and mother of Kathy Griffin, dies aged 99
The 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' star passed away on Tuesday.
By Will Stroude
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.”