A daughter’s farewell: Anne Curtis mourns her father

Kapamilya star Anne Curtis is grieving the death of her father, James Ernest Curtis-Smith, sharing the family’s loss in a deeply personal message posted on social media.

In a statement released on behalf of the Curtis-Smith family, Anne confirmed that her father passed away peacefully. While details surrounding his death were not disclosed, the message reflected a profound sense of love, gratitude, and reverence for the man they called the heart of their family.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected yet peaceful passing of our father,” the family shared. “A true patriarch in every sense, he shaped us with strength, resilience, and a wit that will forever echo in our family. He was deeply loved, endlessly admired, and will live on in our hearts always. We will miss him dearly.”

Anne accompanied the announcement with photos spanning different chapters of her father’s life—from his younger years to more recent moments—quietly honoring the legacy he leaves behind. Her sister, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, also shared the same message, echoing the family’s collective grief.

Known to the public as a vibrant actress and longtime host of It’s Showtime, Anne has often spoken about how important family is to her, even stepping away from work at times to be present for milestones that mattered most. In 2023, she fondly marked her father’s 80th birthday with a beach celebration in La Union, referring to him with affection as her “gentle giant.”

As messages of sympathy continue to pour in, Anne and the Curtis-Smith family are being embraced by fans and colleagues alike, united in honoring a life remembered for strength, love, and quiet devotion.