Baldwin matriarch, Carol Baldwin, unfortunately passed away last week at the age of 92.
Many members of the Baldwin family paid their respects in heartfelt Instagram posts scattered throughout the weekend. On Tuesday, the wife of actor Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin, took to Instagram to share how her children were coping with the death of their grandmother.
Hilaria Baldwin Reveals That The Family Is ‘Coping’ With The Loss Of Carol Baldwin
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On Tuesday, Hilaria posted a video of her children on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote, “We have spent time together over the past few days processing the loss of Alec’s mother, my mother in law…the Baldwinitos’ grandmother. There were tears, many conversations and a focus on celebrating our lives, fully grateful that Carol M. Baldwin helped create the joy that we have.”
Many fans sent their well-wishes and words of support. Hilaria had previously posted a photo of Alec sitting by a fire pit, looking pensive.
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In the caption, she wrote, “She lives on in you, her other babies, their babies…our babies…in all of those who loved her and knew her big heart. Rest In Peace, Carol M. Baldwin 🕊”
Hailey Bieber Pays Tribute To Her Late Grandmother
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Before she married singer Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber was known as Hailey Baldwin. Last week, she paid tribute to her late grandmother with a heartfelt post.
“Yesterday at 5:52pm my beautiful Grandma Carol Baldwin, the matriarch of the Baldwin family completed her journey here on earth,” she wrote in the caption. “Today I celebrate her, the life she lived, and the legacy she leaves behind. We love you. 🤍🕊”
Many fans took a moment to express their condolences for her passing. Kahlea Baldwin called her “an absolute legend.”
Alec Baldwin Announces Mother’s Passing On Instagram
In his own Instagram post, Alec paid tribute to his late mother by recalling the milestones in her life on Thursday night.
“It is with the deepest regret that my family posts the following statement,” he began. “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.”
He provided a brief snapshot of her life, explaining that she was “Born Carol Newcomb Martineau, in Syracuse on December 15, 1929.” He wrote that “she was the child of Roy and Marion Martineau and had one brother, Daniel, and five sisters, Patricia, Joan, Diane, Louise and Rebecca.”
Alec wrote, “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.”
“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,” he went on.
“In 1991, she was diagnosed with breast cancer,” he continued. “After she survived, she joined with a group of Long Island-wide breast cancer support groups to launch an effort with SUNY Stony Brook. 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 University. The combined efforts have raised millions of dollars for the cause.”
Alec seemed to share his own statement, writing, “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 her life. We are all enormously proud of her accomplishments.”
“In addition to her six children, Carol has 25 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren,” he concluded. “Information regarding memorial arrangements will be forthcoming.”
Many fans took a moment to express their condolences for her passing.
