Tyler Perry movie director, writer and actor is mourning the death of his mother who passed away on Tuesday age 64.
Maxine Perry's death was announced by the Madea Goes to Jail filmmaker on his website and the cause of death is currently unknown
The star posted a picture of himself and his mother, writing simply: "Thank you for all your prayers."
She was a preschool teacher who worked at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center for most of her life.
The star has credited her as the basis for his outlandish Madea movie character which has been a big success.
A spokesperson for Perry had not responded to requests for comment at this time.
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