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It¡¯s a heartbreaking time for Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, as she bids goodbye to her biggest strength - her mother, Kim Fernandez. Kim passed away at Mumbai's?Lilavati Hospital?in the wee hours of April 6, 2025, after suffering a stroke following a long battle with cancer. Here¡¯s everything we know so far about Kim.
Kim Fernandez, originally from Malaysia with Canadian roots, spent most of her life in Bahrain with her husband, Elroy Fernandez, who is a former musician from Sri Lanka. Together, they raised four children, Jacqueline being the youngest and most well-known to the public. While Kim largely stayed away from the media, those close to the Fernandez family often spoke about her warm nature and the close bond she shared with all her kids.
In 2022, Kim suffered a stroke in Bahrain, which led to several health issues. But what the family kept private was that she had also been quietly battling cancer. Over the last few months, her health had started to decline. A few days before her passing, she suffered another heart stroke and was rushed to Mumbai¡¯s Lilavati Hospital. Despite doctors doing everything they could, she couldn¡¯t make it.
Jacqueline, who was away for work, immediately flew back to be with her mother. Friends close to the actress say she was completely shattered. Jacqueline had always spoken fondly of her mother in interviews, often calling her ¡°the glue that holds our family together.¡±
Kim Fernandez may not have been in the public eye like other celebrity moms, but her quiet strength and love shaped the life of one of Bollywood¡¯s brightest stars. Her passing is a huge personal loss not just for Jacqueline, but for everyone who knew her. May her soul rest in peace.
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