United Kingdom, Aug. 7 -- Brad Pitt paid tribute to his mother weeks before her death.

The F1 actor was left devastated by the passing of his retired school counsellor mum Jane Etta Pitt aged 84 on Wednesday (06.08.25).

It's now emerged her A-lister son Brad, 61, publicly expressed his affection for her during an interview on the Today show in June, while promoting his new film F1.

Speaking to anchor Savannah Guthrie, he beamed as he addressed his mother directly.

"I've got to say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning," Brad said, before waving to the camera with a wide smile.

He then added, "To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom," and blew a kiss.

Jane was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1940, and later became an elementary schoo...