Anne Curtis mourns passing of father

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MANILA, Philippines — Actress-TV host Anne Curtis announced Wednesday that her father, James Curtis-Smith, has passed away. 

Curtis shared the news on social media, posting photos of her father along with a family statement.  

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected yet peaceful passing of our father, James E. Curtis-Smith. A true patriarch in every sense, he shaped us with strength, resilience, and a wit that will forever echo in our family. He was deeply loved, endlessly admired, and will live on in our hearts always. We will miss him dearly. – The Curtis-Smith Family.” 

Curtis-Smith was an Australian lawyer with German, Italian, Irish and English roots. He was married to a Filipina, Carmencita Ojales. Together, they had three children, including Anne Curtis, actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Thomas James Curtis-Smith. He also had several children from previous relationships. 

Following the announcement, celebrities and friends sent messages of condolence in the comments section.  

“Hayden and I are so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing Anne. I know you’ve been dreading this day would happen . But , you can take solace in the fact that you super duper took care of him and that you did all you could for not only him but your whole family . That’s why I admire you so much,” Vicki Belo wrote. 

“Sorry to hear this Anne..Sending all my love. Our prayers and deepest condolences,” Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon commented. 

“Condolences,” Bejamin Alves simply wrote.  (I. Iglesias/Manila Times)