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Denise Richards' Mom Dies of Cancer

Posted Nov 30th 2007 4:29PM by TMZ Staff

Denise RichardsAfter a long battle with kidney cancer, Denise Richards' mom, Joni, died this week.

Reps for the "Wild Things" star confirmed the sad news to OK! magazine. According to the mag, Richards, along with her young daughters and father, held a two-week hospital bedside vigil during Joni's final days.

Denise has endured a tumultuous family life, having been involved in a contentious custody battle with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, ever since they divorced last year.

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1. sorry about your loss.

Posted at 4:55PM on Nov 30th 2007 by reggiemac

2. First.
R.I.P.

Posted at 4:55PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Jay

3. No matter what you think of her or Charlie etc etc ....it really HURTS when you lose a parent.

Prayers to the family..

Posted at 4:59PM on Nov 30th 2007 by mari

4. Oh that is so sad. My heart goes out to Denise and her family.

Posted at 5:01PM on Nov 30th 2007 by euromum

5. My condolences. : (

Posted at 5:03PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Shannonin NB

6. First yeah.

Posted at 5:03PM on Nov 30th 2007 by FIBiker

7. Denise and her girls are just beautiful, and seem like a lovely family. Hopefully, her girls will help her get through this. RIP Joni, and my condolences Denise & family.

Posted at 5:20PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Erin

8. That is SO sad. I knew she had been sick for a while, but you never really expect that. I just love Denise. My heart goes out to her & her family. :(

Posted at 5:12PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Deena

9. ....so much sadness ....what a incredibly painfull time for her and her dad!!!!....cancer is just the worst!!!!! ..at least her mom isn't suffering anymore!!...geez....

Posted at 5:13PM on Nov 30th 2007 by jr

10. Rip to Joanie! I wonder if Denise will take this opportunity for a photo op, as usual.....

Posted at 5:22PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Merit

11. She has not died, she has only moved on. Only her physical self is no longer here. Her footprints will remain in Denise's heart eternally.

Posted at 5:21PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Suzie

12. hey jay, next time just post a damn comment, i was first idiot. ha ha

Posted at 5:21PM on Nov 30th 2007 by reggiemac

13. hey jay, next time just post a damn comment, i was first idiot. ha ha

Posted at 5:22PM on Nov 30th 2007 by reggiemac

14. Oops...I also meant publicity, photos, ....whatever.... you can be sure we will know more about it than the "normal" passing of someone related to someone only famous for her wiles....

Posted at 5:29PM on Nov 30th 2007 by Merit

15. ugh that is sad. my dad just died of cancer in june and i was only 21. it is so a horrible disease - i feel for her.

Posted at 5:33PM on Nov 30th 2007 by me

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