“She died in my arms” — Kate Beckinsale mourns the tragic death of her mother

Actress Judy Loe On The Opening Night Of Mike Stott
Actress Judy Loe On The Opening Night Of Mike Stott'S Funny Peculiar - Source: Getty

Kate Beckinsale revealed that her mother, Judy Loe, passed away in her arms on the night of July 15, 2025, following a long battle with stage 4 cancer. In an Instagram post shared on July 17, the actress wrote:

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“She died the night of July 15th in my arms after immeasurable suffering.”

The actress explained that she felt “paralysed” with grief and unable to move from the place where it happened. She shared the news ahead of the official record being made public.

She began the post by stating:

“I don’t want to post this. I am only posting this because I have had to register my mother‘s death certificate and it will soon become public record.”
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Beckinsale added that she had not selected the best images or videos to share, as she couldn't bring herself to go through her phone. She also expressed regret to her mother's friends who may have learned of the news through social media.

Judy Loe had been privately battling stage 4 cancer since 2024. Her diagnosis came shortly after the death of her husband, director Roy Battersby. While Beckinsale had occasionally shared updates and photos over the past year, the severity of her mother’s condition had not been made public until now.

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Kate Beckinsale shares final moments with Judy Loe

Kate Beckinsale posted images with her mother, Judy Loe. (Image via @katebeckinsale)
Kate Beckinsale posted images with her mother, Judy Loe. (Image via @katebeckinsale)

Kate Beckinsale shared a series of personal images from Judy Loe's life, including scenes from her early acting career and recent hospital visits. She wrote:

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"I am paralysed. Jude was the compass of my life ,the love of my life, my dearest friend. The vastness and huge heart of this tiny woman has touched so many people who love her dearly..."

She described her mother’s final days as filled with “immeasurable suffering.” Despite this, Judy Loe remained concerned for others and never complained. In her tribute, Kate Beckinsale noted that her mother's death came just before her own birthday. She also shared that she had not yet been able to look through all her photos and videos due to the grief.

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Judy Loe was an accomplished British actress who studied at the University of Birmingham. She began her career in the 1970s, appearing in the rock musical Hair, and later featured in shows such as Edward the Seventh, Casualty, General Hospital, and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. Her final screen appearance was in a 2024 episode of Fool Me Once.

Loe was a central figure in Kate Beckinsale’s life following the sudden death of her father, actor Richard Beckinsale, in 1979. She later married director Roy Battersby, who died in January 2024.

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Kate Beckinsale opens up about her mother’s illness and support

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In earlier updates, Kate Beckinsale shared photos of her time spent at the hospital with her mother, including a video of her singing Bye Bye Love by the Everly Brothers at Judy Loe’s bedside. She explained that her mother had formed close friendships during her teenage years and had remained in touch with those friends throughout her life.

Beckinsale said she wanted those friends to be part of her mother’s final days, even if only through the music they once sang together. In her Instagram caption, she reflected on the significance of those relationships, describing them as current and meaningful even in their seventies.

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She also opened up about the loss of her stepfather, Roy Battersby, and her biological father, Richard Beckinsale. She previously shared that finding her father's body at the age of five had a lasting impact on her. The trauma of losing both father figures has remained with her, and she said the recent loss of her mother had been one of her greatest fears.

She concluded her Instagram tribute with a message:

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“Mama, I love you so much. This has been my greatest fear since finding my father dead at five and I am here. Oh my Mama.. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I am so sorry.”

As of now, Kate Beckinsale has not announced any funeral or memorial arrangements. Her recent posts suggest she is taking time to process the loss privately.

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