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Filmmaker Tyler Perry received some bad news Tuesday. Perry's mother, Maxine Perry, died at the age of 64. On his website, Perry made a brief announcement of his mother's death:"Willie Maxine Perry, February 12, 1945 to December 8, 2009, thank you for all your prayers."
The death of Tyler Perry's mother was not only significant because of her relationship to him, but also because she is the reason for his success. Perry's most famous character, Madea, was based on his mother. Madea has been the cornerstone character for many of Tyler Perry's most successful films, such as "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," "Madea Goes to Jail," "I Can Do Bad All by Myself" and his show, "House of Payne."
Perry's films have grossed more than $400 million worldwide. He also partnered with Oprah Winfrey as an executive producer for the hit film, "Precious." Perry's mother was sick for several months before her death and was a preschool counselor at the Jewish Community Center.
Best wishes to Tyler Perry and his family.
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By: Jacqueline D. Ducksworth-McCoy on 12/15/2009 1:42AM
Mr. Perry, I would like 2 say that I am so very sorry 2 hear about the passing of your Mother.May the LORD continue 2 give u and your family strength and comfort, during this time of sadness.
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By: Mrs. Willie Flora Bennett on 12/15/2009 3:02PM
May God fill your heart with good memory. my prayers are with you and your family during this time of saddness.
fondly yours
W. flora bennett
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By: jiselle on 12/29/2009 10:31AM
i hope that the death of your mother will not discourage you to make more movies because i am sure she would not want that for you.m ay god continue to bless you and may her soul rest in peace.
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By: Georgia Knox on 12/16/2009 2:29PM
Mr. Perry and family. The world is sorry for your loss. We pray that the family gain strength in the misdt of the storm. May Grace and Mercy follow you all the days of your life.
God Bless!
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By: Linda Freeman on 12/16/2009 9:06PM
TYLER MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I LOST MY MOTHER 3 YRS AGO DECEMBER 6,2006. HOLD ON TO GOD UNCHANGING HANDS
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By: MRS. JESSICA B. on 12/23/2009 1:34AM
MY PRAYERS ARE W/U FOR I TO KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOOSE THE SECOND BEST PERSON TO U BECAUSE JESUS IS FIRST MOTHER IS THE LOVE OF OUR LIFE. I LOST MY MOM 7YRS. AGO AND MY LIFE HAVENT BEEN THE SAME OH BUT IN THE MIDIST OF IT ALL JESUS LOVED HER THE MOST AND KNOWING MY MOTHER IS IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD JUST LETS ME KNOW SHE LIVES W/IN MY HEART 4EVER; BLESS U & UR FAMILY AND KNOW JESUS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE 4 U, TO COMFORT & STRENGTHEN U. YES MOTHER WILL BE MISSED BUT JESUS IS RIGHT THERE. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO U AND TAKE CARE; MUCH SUCCESS TO U CONTINUALLY. LOVE U EVEN THOUGH I DONT KNOW U PERSONALLY.
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By: JMLD on 12/25/2009 8:03PM
Mr. Perry, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I lost my mother 1 year ago and I can not tell you how much I miss her and hurt so bad inside. They always say that time heals all pain, I am patiently waiting. I can tell you this, when my mother stated to me - and this was the last night she and I would spend together. My mother said "baby, I love all my kids, but, if God comes for me I AM GOING. I get comfort in knowing that God came for her and she suffers no more. I believe God takes those that he has a need for. Let it not be for us to be sadden, but to know that absence of the body on earth is to be in the presence of the Lord in Heaven. God Bless you.
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By: bianca on 2/09/2010 9:04PM
dear tyler,
my heart and prayers goes out to you im so sorry about your mom she is and a better place now and she is smiling down on you and she will be and your heart forever she is pretty you look like her and rest and peace she will never be forgotten.
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By: jazzi04 on 6/16/2010 2:35PM
Sorry for your Lost Mr. Perry. May God bles you and your family in this difficult time.
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By: jazzi04 on 6/16/2010 2:38PM
Sorry for your Lost Mr. Perry. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
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