How did Hugh Grant's mom Finvola Grant die? Exploring the death of the actor's mother

Hugh Grant was quite close to his mother Finvola Grant. Let’s explore his relationship with her and her subsequent death which affected him deeply.

Published on Dec 05, 2023  |  10:07 PM IST |  886.2K
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Hugh Grant has been one of the most beloved British actors of the 21st century. His films in the late 90s and early 2000s made an impact on British cinema and are still considered some of the best rom-coms of that era.

Though he has been a beloved actor for many years, not much is known about his personal life. One of the most important relationships that he had in his life was with his mother, Finvola Grant who died in 2001. Let’s explore the reasons behind her death and its impact on Hugh Grant

How did Hugh Grant’s mother die?

Hugh Grant was always quite close to his mother who was a school teacher in Britain. He has even credited her with giving him the acting genes, making him talented enough to pursue a career in the field.

Unfortunately, he lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2001, when she was 67 years old. He had often described his mother as the most important woman in the world to him. To honor his mother, the Notting Hill actor constituted the Finvola Foundation which was named after his mother.

He has worked as an ambassador and fundraiser for Marie Curie Cancer Care. He is also a patron of Pancreatic Cancer Action which aims to help patients like his mother.

ALSO READ: Who are Hugh Grant's parents? Exploring the life, and career of Finvola Grant and James Grant

What is Hugh Grant up to these days?

Hugh Grant was one of the biggest names in Hollywood at one point and was especially in demand for most of the rom-com projects that catered to an audience that was seeking a good representation in that genre.

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He is also known for his disdain for celebrity culture and media in general which is why he keeps himself away from the spotlight as much as possible.

Despite that, he has made a return to the big screen lately as a character actor in side roles. He was acclaimed for his performance in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentleman recently. He is soon going to star with Timothée Chalamet in Wonka which is to be directed by Paddington director Paul King.

ALSO READ: Hugh Grant on being a parent to five kids: At some point you turn into your own father

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