Amanda Kloots has suffered another devastating loss.
The 40-year-old Talk host announced that her mother-in-law Lesley Cordero, who is the mother of her late husband Nick Cordero, had passed away in a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on Friday.
The Fit For Christmas star shared how she and Lesley had grown closer when her husband, Nick, fell ill and later died of covid-19 in July 2020 at the age of 41.
Closing: Amanda Kloots has suffered another devastating loss. The 40-year-old Talk host announced that her mother-in-law Lesley Cordero, who is the mother of her late husband Nick Cordero, had passed away in a heartfelt message shared on Instagram Friday (seen here with Amanda Cordero at left).
“We were soldiers who went into battle every day, fighting for the man we loved,” he revealed. ‘We exchanged hours in the hospital and comforted each other with tears at night.
‘She was a powerhouse, a woman of great strength and great counsel.
She added that Lesley was a great help to her as a widow and helped her navigate her new life.
Amanda shared a series of photos of Lesley with the late actor and three-year-old grandson Elvis, revealing that the Waitress star used to talk to her mother almost every day and call her ‘Mommy’.
Covid: The Fit For Christmas star shared how she and Lesley had grown closer when her husband, Nick, fell ill and later died of Covid-19 in July 2020 at the age of 41.
Loss to family: Lesley Cordero with Amanda and Nick’s only child
Touching: Amanda wrote a heartfelt tribute to her mother-in-law on Instagram
‘This is hard for me. I don’t know how to make sense of it, there really isn’t a way. That’s not fair. This is when I absolutely hate death and loss and pain,” she shared.
The author of Vive tu vida ended the letter with a message of hope.
‘Mom, my hope is that you’re with Nick and Eduardo now, wrapped in their arms. That you are at peace, healthy, happy, without pain or suffering. You were the definition of resilience.
Momsie: Amanda’s photos of Lesley with the late actor and her grandson Elvis, now three, reveal the Waitress star used to talk to her mum almost every day, calling her ‘Mommy’
The Tell Me Your Dreams author closed the message with a moving: ‘Thank you for loving me, accepting me as your daughter. Thanks for loving Elvis and being the best grandma. Rest in peace mom. I love you forever.’
Chazz Palminteri, who wrote the book for the musical A Bronx Tale, the musical responded with a sentiment: ‘There are no words to say Amanda… All I can say is… We send you our love, Elvis and the Cordero family ‘.
Sarah Michelle Geller wrote: ‘Sending you ❤️ and all the Cordero family, Jenna Dewan posted a message that read: ‘Awwww my love so sorry to think of you and send you all our love.’
The Vampire Diaries alum Claire Holt wrote: “I’m so sorry,” and Step Up dancer/actress Jenna Dewan wrote: “Awwww my love, I’m so sorry to think of you and send you all our love.”
Heartfelt messages: Celebrity friends expressed their condolences in the comments, including dancer Jenna Dewan and Vampire Diaries alum Claire Holt.
Best Grandma: The Tell Me Your Dreams author closed the message with a touching: ‘Thank you for loving me, accepting me as your daughter. Thanks for loving Elvis and being the best grandma. Rest in peace mom. I love you forever’
Sending love: Christie Brinkley penned a lengthy message to Amanda, expressing that her ‘heart aches’ for the star and her family
Christie Brinkley, a former model and Sports Illustrated swimsuit entrepreneur, penned a long and heartfelt message to the star: “Oh Amanda, my heart aches for you and your entire family.” I cannot bear the thought of all of you suffering again and this time without your support.
Brinkley continued: “She sounds like a wonderful mother and she raised an amazing son,” adding that she hopes they “are together now and I hope you and your family feel the love and support from everyone you’ve come to know through difficult challenges.” times.’
Olivia Munn wrote: ‘Oh Amanda. I’m so sorry,” and Jennifer Love Hewitt added: “I’m so sorry. I send you all my love.
Ant Anstead, who is currently dating Renee Zellweger, also sent his condolences, simply writing, “I’m so sorry.”
‘Sorry’: Olivia Munn wrote: ‘Oh Amanda. I’m so sorry,” and Jennifer Love Hewitt added: “I’m so sorry. I send you all my love’