Alec Baldwin Remembers Mother Carol Baldwin Through The Baldwin Fund

Actor Alec Baldwin paid tribute to his late mother, Carol Baldwin, through The Baldwin Fund at the end of March, which is widely celebrated as Women's History Month.

In late May 2022, the "30 Rock" actor took to Instagram to announce that the founder of a Central New York breast cancer research fund had passed away at age 92. The Baldwin matriarch was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990.

After going through a double mastectomy, she founded the Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund in 1996. After moving back to Syracuse, she also helped form the Central New York chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, according to Stony Brook Medicine.

Although the “Beetlejuice” actor has been relatively quiet on social media following the two involuntary manslaughter charges he is facing for the shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, he did take a moment to share a message from The Baldwin Fund on Instagram.

“Here at The Baldwin Fund, we proudly celebrate Women’s History Month and could not let March end without sharing why we are here!” the statement began. “We would not be here without our incredible founder, who bravely and courageously led this fight for a cure."

"Carol M. Baldwin won her battle with breast cancer; she then decided to help other women overcome this vicious disease," they explained. "In 2001, the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY was established.”

“By her side, since day one of this critical mission, has been Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Baldwin, Carol's daughter. As the executive director of The Baldwin Fund, Beth has dedicated much of her life to caring for the Central NY community and ensuring critical funding for breast cancer research!” they continued. “She proudly carries the torch, along with her family and those who have made finding a cure their mission.”

“We are determined to find a cure together. We continue Carol's mission daily and honor the legacy she left us. Share your stories with us and help us celebrate these amazing women,” they concluded, wrapping up the post with the hashtag #TogetherWeWillFindACure.

“Angel Heart” actor Mickey Rourke was one of the first to comment on the post, writing, “Blessings” from “Mick.” Other followers wrote touching tributes and shared their own stories about their own struggles with breast cancer.

“Alec, your mother was herself, an amazing woman in her fierce determination to find a cure for this heinous disease...and your dear sister who continues this valiant fight. With all my heart, thank you all,” one fan commented.

“She would be proud of you and the rest of her family for continuing to fight the fight. Women need all the help we can get,” another follower wrote. “Carol M. Baldwin Center saved my life 15 years ago. Thank you for all you do for us survivors,” a third fan chimed in.

“Much love for all your mother has done to help others. A beautiful spirit,” another follower wrote. “Thank you, Carol M. Baldwin. I am in the fight against breast cancer myself. It’s been two years. I hope I have more time,” another fan shared.

“Thank you Carol for everything you did while here on earth and now in heaven. Keep moving those mountains,” another follower commented.

“I was just diagnosed a month ago petrified of the unknown but I have to beat this for my children and grandchildren. Your mother was such a blessing and you couldn't ask for a better legacy for your children,” another fan wrote.

At the time of her passing, Alec Baldwin took to Instagram to remember his mother, 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," he continued. "We are all enormously proud of her accomplishments.”

He also revealed that, in addition to her six children, Carol had 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren that will all remember her legacy.