On July 18, 2025, Ms. Kate Beckinsale, aged 51, publicly disclosed via her verified Instagram account that her mother, Ms. Judy Loe, has passed away at the age of 78, following what was described as a period of “immeasurable suffering.” Ms. Beckinsale stated that her mother died in her arms on July 15, 2025. While the specific cause of death has not been formally confirmed, Ms. Beckinsale had previously indicated that Ms. Loe had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer over the past two years. The actress further expressed that she is currently experiencing a profound and debilitating state of grief in light of her loss.
Ms. Judy Loe’s passing occurs approximately eighteen months following the death of her second husband and Ms. Kate Beckinsale’s stepfather, Mr. Roy Battersby, who died in January 2024. Mr. Battersby had been hospitalized in Los Angeles in December 2023 after suffering a significant cerebrovascular event, reportedly a massive stroke, while concurrently undergoing treatment for two separate cancer diagnoses, which had been identified earlier that year during the summer.
This marks the second instance in which Ms. Loe was widowed. Her first husband, Mr. Richard Beckinsale, father of Ms. Kate Beckinsale, passed away unexpectedly in 1979, when Ms. Beckinsale was five years old.
The late Mr. Richard Beckinsale, a renowned British actor celebrated for his performances in acclaimed television programmes such as Rising Damp and Porridge, passed away suddenly on March 19, 1979, at the age of 31. His unexpected death left behind his widow, Ms. Judy Loe, and their daughters, Ms. Kate Beckinsale and Ms. Samantha Beckinsale, who were both minors at the time.
On July 18, 2025, Ms. Kate Beckinsale publicly announced the passing of her mother, Ms. Judy Loe, via a statement on her verified Instagram account. In her post, Ms. Beckinsale explained that she was compelled to make the announcement due to the necessity of registering her mother’s death certificate, which would imminently enter the public record.
Ms. Loe passed away on the night of July 15, 2025, reportedly in the arms of her daughter, following what was described as a period of ‘immeasurable suffering.’ In her statement, Ms. Beckinsale conveyed that she had not yet been able to review her full collection of personal media, and therefore had shared only a selection of photographs and videos. She extended an apology to any of her mother’s friends who may have learned of the death through social or news media, noting her inability to access or go through her late mother’s personal contacts or mobile device.
Ms. Beckinsale further described her mother as ‘the compass of [her] life,’ and ‘the love of [her] life,’ emphasizing her mother’s profound emotional and moral influence. She acknowledged Ms. Loe’s enduring compassion, unwavering forgiveness, and belief in the inherent goodness of others. Ms. Beckinsale stated that the loss had left the world “dim” in her eyes, rendering the grief “nearly impossible to bear.”
Concluding her message with an emotional farewell, she wrote: “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.”
Following the announcement, numerous friends, fans, and members of the public extended their condolences through comments on the post, many of which praised Ms. Loe’s character and legacy.#newsafro_
