{"id":3404,"date":"2026-02-13T16:54:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/?p=3404"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:54:47","slug":"sad-news-kelly-ripas-mother-esther-ripa-%f0%9d%98%a5%f0%9d%98%aa%f0%9d%98%a6%f0%9d%98%b4-aged-83-after-rare-cancer-battle-tv-star-delivers-heartbreaking-confession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/?p=3404","title":{"rendered":"SAD NEWS: Kelly Ripa\u2019s mother Esther Ripa \ud835\ude25\ud835\ude2a\ud835\ude26\ud835\ude34 aged 83 after rare cancer battle \u2013 TV star delivers heartbreaking confession"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"369\">Kelly Ripa, the well-known actress and television host, is deeply saddened by the passing of her mother, Esther Ripa, after a long fight with a rare form of cancer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div class=\"gliaplayer-container\" data-slot=\"newsonlinebiz_mobile\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3052636440995168\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfill-optimized\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_5_host\">\n<div class=\"google-aiuf\" data-google-ad-efd=\"true\">\n<div class=\"goog-rentries\">\n<div><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"heading\" aria-label=\"These are topics related to the article that might interest you\" aria-level=\"2\">Discover more<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Emergency travel guide\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><span title=\"Emergency travel guide\">Emergency travel guide<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Vehicle tracking devices\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><span title=\"Vehicle tracking devices\">Vehicle tracking devices<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Car maintenance tips\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><span title=\"Car maintenance tips\">Car maintenance tips<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"369\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded td-animation-stack-type0-2 td-animation-stack-type0-1\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/M6SZLsnadHRUqOvVcLzEnRysY1M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(986x461:988x463)\/kelly-ripa-parents-1-f06eb9da40b24331ab104d35428c6c9d.jpg\" alt=\"All About Kelly Ripa's Parents, Joseph and Esther Ripa\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/M6SZLsnadHRUqOvVcLzEnRysY1M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(986x461:988x463)\/kelly-ripa-parents-1-f06eb9da40b24331ab104d35428c6c9d.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"706\">Esther Ripa was diagnosed with a very uncommon type of cancer, making treatment complicated and challenging. This rare cancer often develops quietly and is difficult to detect early, posing significant challenges for medical professionals. The prolonged treatment required immense patience and strength from both Esther and her family.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"899\">Throughout her battle, Esther remained strong and optimistic, inspiring everyone around her, especially Kelly. Despite her courageous fight, she was ultimately unable to overcome the disease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-13\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div class=\"gliaplayer-container styles-module_container_xuywD\" data-slot=\"newsonlinebiz_desktop\" data-gc-slot-occupied=\"\" data-gc-donotuse-internal-id=\"slot-element\" data-gc-boot-time=\"2026-02-13T16:53:27.877Z\" data-gc-test-id=\"gc-instream-slot\" data-gc-instream-style-scope=\"\">\n<div class=\"InstreamDom_root_21jVv\" data-ref=\"root\" data-gc-test-id=\"gc-instream-root\">\n<div class=\"InstreamDom_main_2Up_2\" data-gc-instream-float-sentry=\"\">\n<div class=\"InstreamDom_floater_3bZks\" data-ref=\"floater\" data-gc-test-id=\"gc-instream-floater\" data-gc-instream-floating=\"false\" data-animation-name=\"none\">\n<div class=\"InstreamDom_player_1y46y\" data-ref=\"player\" data-gc-test-id=\"gc-instream-player\" data-arb-aspect-ratio=\"1.7777777777777777\" data-arb-resize-mode=\"compute-height\">\n<p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"899\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded td-animation-stack-type0-2 td-animation-stack-type0-1\" src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/PdcN4AB5CPbqd4Aa32dDQph8-6M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(719x369:721x371)\/kelly-ripa-1-114f9aef8b394d428736cd90774c0f77.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Ripa and Mom Esther Share Uncanny Resemblance in Cute Throwback Photo\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/PdcN4AB5CPbqd4Aa32dDQph8-6M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(719x369:721x371)\/kelly-ripa-1-114f9aef8b394d428736cd90774c0f77.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1116\">The family is currently preparing for Esther\u2019s funeral amid a deeply emotional atmosphere. Kelly, known for her close bond with her mother, is experiencing profound sadness as she says goodbye to her beloved parent<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1409\">Kelly has publicly shared her immense loss with fans, expressing deep gratitude for her mother\u2019s resilience and unconditional love. Through her mother\u2019s story, Kelly hopes to raise awareness about rare cancers and encourage others to pay closer attention to their health and early detection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1409\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded td-animation-stack-type0-2 td-animation-stack-type0-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/06\/23\/19\/72470813-0-image-a-57_1687544706577.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Ripa shares adorable throwback photo to mark mother Esther's birthday: 'Mom, I love you!' | Daily Mail Online\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/06\/23\/19\/72470813-0-image-a-57_1687544706577.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-15\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-13\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1652\">Esther Ripa\u2019s passing is not only a great loss for Kelly but also for everyone who knew her strength and the love she shared with her family. Kelly plans to spend the coming days surrounded by loved ones as she navigates this difficult time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip google-anno-sc\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Family games\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\">Family games<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1816\">This story serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and addressing rare cancers\u2014conditions that often go unnoticed but can have serious<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Kelly Ripa, the well-known actress and television host, is deeply saddened by the passing of her mother, Esther Ripa, after a long fight with a rare form of &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3404"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3404\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3406,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3404\/revisions\/3406"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}