Zoey Deutch Mourns Death of Grandma at 94: 'So Grateful I Got to Spend as Much Time with You'
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01/13/2025 12:26 PM
Lea Thompson said her mother-in-law Pamela Deutch died a "few days" after having a stroke at age 94
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Zoey Deutch, Pamela Deutch and Lea ThompsonZoey Deutch is paying tribute to her grandmother after her death at age 94.
The Juror #2 actress, 30, shared a collection of family photos on Instagram Sunday, Jan. 12 in honor of Pamela, her father Howard Deutch's mom.
"Pammy — my fierce, resilient, funny, strong willed, honest, beautiful grandma. What a long, full, wonderful life you had," wrote Zoey. "I am so grateful I got to spend as much time with you as I did. I love you so, so much. May you rest in peace and may your memory be a blessing."
Zoey's mom, Back to the Future actress Lea Thompson, who married Pretty in Pink director Howard in 1989, shared her own tribute to Pamela on Instagram.
"Our beloved matriarch Pam had a stroke and passed away a few days later and before we could completely comprehend, the tragedy of the LA fires overwhelmed us. Today we laid her to rest," wrote Thompson, 63, adding that her mother-in-law "lived with us for the better part of 10 years."
"We took care of her many heath needs and she listened to our stories. And I will miss her for the rest of my life," continued Thompson. "She was a survivor of scleroderma, cancer, sepsis, blood clots, heart problems and wounds. But her spirit kept us on our toes. Her humor made her so lovable."
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Thompson added alongside the throwback photos, "As you can see she had a loving family and we are so [grateful] she got out before LA caught on fire. Mother of my husband. Grandmother to my fierce daughters. I hope you know you left your mark. You were loved."
Pamela's husband, music executive Murray Deutch, died in 2010 at age 90.
Thompson shared a glimpse of the family's festivities when Pamela turned 90 in June 2020. "We had a wonderful birthday celebration for my mother in law Pam. She's 90! And we are so blessed that she is as charming witty and glamorous as ever," she wrote at the time. "We love you Pam and thanks for showing us how grace perseverance and humor can keep you going strong."
