Tyler Perry’s mother has passed away. She was 64.

According to the details, actor and producer Tyler Perry’s mother, Willie Maxine Perry, has passed away. She was 64-years-old. Tyler Perry published a statement on his website in which he revealed the sad news of his mother’s death. In the statement, which was published on Tuesday night, Tyler thanked his fans for their prayers. No immediate details about her mother’s deaths were revealed on Tyler Perry’s website.

Willie Maxine Perry was a preschool teacher, according to a newspaper. The newspaper also told that Maxine Perry spent most of her life in the service of Jewish Community Center.

Tyler Perry credited his mother for the famous character Madea and says that his mother inspired him for the character. Tyler Perry recently recalled his childhood and narrated how his mother struggled and failed to leave his father who was violent and abusive.

Tyler Perry is a well-known producer, author, and actor who has worked for many films as well as TV productions. Tyler Perry was born as Emmit R. Perry, Jr. but her later changed his name to Tyler and removed the first part from his name as it was same as of his father’s. Tyler had a trouble childhood due to his abusive father who used to abuse him verbally and physically. Tyler recounts that during his teenage he even tried to commit suicide. Tyler Perry has produced a number of many successful films. His earnings in 2008 made him one of the five most paid men in Hollywood.

Tyler Perry’s film, Madea’s Family Reunion, revolved around a character Madea which was inspired by his mother.

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