The Rise of the Guardians star Alec Baldwin recently revealed the heartbreaking news of his mom Carol M. Baldwin’s death on social media. Keep reading to learn more about Alex’s mother Carol.
Alec stated his mom passed away in a heart-touching post
Alec issued a statement on Instagram along with an obituary that was written by his family, including brothers Stephen, William, and Daniel. “It is with the deepest regret that my family posts the following statement,” Baldwin wrote on Instagram.
The obituary read, “Carol M. Baldwin, mother of actors Alec, Daniel, William, and Stephen Baldwin and two daughters, Elizabeth and Jane, died today in Syracuse, New York. She was 92. Born Carol Newcomb Martineau, in Syracuse on December 15, 1929, she was the child of Roy and Marion Martineau and had one brother, Daniel, and five sisters, Patricia, Joan, Diane, Louise and Rebecca.”
They further added, “She met her future husband, Alexander R. Baldwin Jr., of Brooklyn, NY, while both attended Syracuse University. In 1954, Alec, as the father was also called, moved the family to Long Island where he taught history and coached football and riflery at Massapequa High School until his death, at age 55, in 1983.”
The family members went on to say, “Carol Baldwin raised her children and, when her last was a teenager, went to work in marketing research for a firm called Quick Test, operating out of a local shopping mall.”
Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991
It was disclosed in the obituary that Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 and she won her battle with the disease. The statement read, “In 1991, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After she survived, she joined with a group of Long Island-wide breast cancer support groups to launch an effort with SUNY Stony Brook.”
It continued, “With the support of the university’s then president, Shirley Strum Kenny, the Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund was opened on the campus at Stony Brook. Another chapter was started some years later in cooperation with SUNY Upstate Universityv. The combined efforts have raised millions of dollars for the cause.”
Her son Alec stated, “My mother taught me about second acts. And third ones, too. She spent the last 25 years of her life as a fighter and a champion for the cause to which she devoted so much energy. We are all enormously proud of her accomplishments.”
The fans paid tribute to Alec’s mom Carol
One user wrote, “So sad to hear of Carol Baldwin’s passing. For several years at my last shop, we were the sponsor for the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Foundation. We talked to @AlecBaldwin often abt his mom’s critical role in highlighting breast cancer awareness and fundraising. RIP Carol”
So sad to hear of Carol Baldwin’s passing. For several years at my last shop, we were the sponsor for the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Foundation. We talked to @AlecBaldwin often abt his mom’s critical role in highlighting breast cancer awareness and fundraising. RIP Carol 🎀 pic.twitter.com/UYMkoAdRki
— Josh Cradduck (@JoshNBCTV) May 27, 2022
Another user wrote, “When I was young, I was with my Mom at a doctor’s appointment. In the waiting room, a kindly old lady with red hair leaned over to me and my brother and said “have you boys seen Beetlejuice?” We said yes, and she said she was Alec Baldwin’s Mom. I just learned she passed away.”
When I was young, I was with my Mom at a doctor’s appointment. In the waiting room, a kindly old lady with red hair leaned over to me and my brother and said “have you boys seen Beetlejuice?” We said yes, and she said she was Alec Baldwin’s Mom. I just learned she passed away. pic.twitter.com/b9ARwSY6L9
— 𝓑𝓮𝓷 ⚜️☘️ (@BenMarleor) May 27, 2022
Followed by a user who penned,”@BillyBaldwin @DanielBaldwin @AlecBaldwin @StephenBaldwin7 and the entire Baldwin Family. I am profoundly sad at the passing of your mom. She gave this world six children who have all contributed to make this world a better place, and put our LI on the map.”
@BillyBaldwin @DanielBaldwin @AlecBaldwin @StephenBaldwin7 and the entire Baldwin Family.
I am profoundly sad at the passing of your mom. She gave this world six children who have all contributed to make this world a better place, and put our LI on the map.
💔💔💔💔💔💔
— christine barnathan (@NYC4691) May 27, 2022
These were a few reactions of the fans to the passing away of the Hollywood actor Alec’s mom Carol. We send our deepest condolences to the close friends and family of Carol Baldwin during this hard time.
