Jimmy Fallon's mother, Gloria, passed away: 'Jimmy was at his mother’s bedside'

Jimmy Fallon's mother, Gloria, passed away:
'Jimmy was at his mother’s bedside' (ABC News)

Jimmy Fallon's mother, Gloria, passed away Saturday, ABC News has confirmed.

The news came just one day after the late night TV show host cancelled the Friday taping of "The Tonight Show."

A spokesperson for the comedian told ABC News in a statement, "Jimmy Fallon’s mother, Gloria, died peacefully on Saturday. 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," the statement concluded.

By Joi-Marie Mckenzie.

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