Just three years after losing her beloved brother Gary to esophageal cancer, Kathy Griffin is mourning the death of her sister, Joyce, following a long battle with the same disease.
Today, Kathy Griffin took to her Instagram to share with her followers that her she tragically lost her sister Joyce to cancer. Joyce was only 65-years-old at the time of her passing. In the post, Kathy told fans that her sister passed away peacefully last night.
The comedian also shared a touching tribute video to honor her sister. The post started with Joyce wearing a pink cap in her hospital bed, exclaiming, “wow!” when a guitarist and singer walk into her hospital room to play her a song. The video then goes on to show a few photos of Joyce when she was healthy. Griffin’s sister looks nearly unrecognizable with her long brown hair prior to her cancer battle. At the end of the video, Kathy shares a touching message to her sister.