Jackass star Patty Perez, who played the role of Goddess Patty in the film, has died at the age of 57.
The beloved actress passed away last Friday at a hospital in Reno, Nevada where she was being treated for complications in connection to her type 1 diabetes.
The star’s daughter Priscilla revealed her mother’s passing to TMZ after dealing with the debilitating diagnosis all her life.
She confirmed her mother’s kidneys were failing while in hospital as a result of her lifelong struggle with her health and weight which she had battled with for years.
Priscilla told the publication her mum’s death wasn’t related to coronavirus.
The loving daughter said: “We want to express our immense gratitude for the love and kindness everyone has shown to our mom.
“Being able to entertain and bring light and happiness to people was the highlight of her life.
“She was so proud of the work she did in the film industry,” she added.
Patty was such a hit with fans of the film that she returned for the sequel Jackass 2 in 2006 as well as Jackass 2.5 just one year later.
The actress also worked on one episode of My Big Fat Fetish in which the brunette beauty was paid by men to sit on them.
Her family have since set up a GoFundMe to help cover the costs of her final send off and unforeseen bills with a goal of $6,000.
At the time of writing this article, the family have currently raised $2,425 (£1,844) as the family grieve the loss of the heart and soul of the family unit.
Priscilla shared an emotional post underneath on the GoFundMe page thanking all of her loyal legion of fans for their continued support.
She penned: “If you knew our mom at any point in time she was so full of life.
“She made the best out of any situation, loved her kids with every fibre of her being and was there for anyone who needed it. She was a friend to everyone.”
She added: “Thank you all for the support, prayers and messages. None of it has gone unnoticed.
“Most importantly from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for loving our mom. May she rest in peace.”
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