Jennifer Grey announced that her mother, Jo Wilder, died "by her own choosing" and "with dignity" on the Fourth of July, one week after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The "Dirty Dancing" star, 66, wrote on Instagram that her 94-year-old mother "chose grace over fear" and that leaving the world with dignity is an honor, not a tragedy. Grey paid tribute to her mother's life as a "promising young actress" who became a devoted mother, lifelong activist, and owner of the store Wilder Place on Melrose. She concluded with a message thanking her mother for showing her how to do everything with grace. A-listers including Katie Couric, Julianne Moore, and Grey's ex-husband Clark Gregg shared their support in the comments.
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