Jimmy Fallon Returns To The Tonight Show After Losing His Mom: A Heartfelt Tribute

Hey there, friends. Let’s talk about something that really tugs at the heartstrings. Jimmy Fallon, the beloved host of The Tonight Show, returned to his show on November 13 after taking some much-needed time off following the passing of his mom, Gloria Fallon. At just 43 years old, Jimmy's world was turned upside down, and his return to the stage was nothing short of emotional. In his opening monologue, Jimmy shared how much his mom meant to him. “It’s good to be back, guys. As some of you know, my mom, Gloria, recently passed away. I had to cancel the shows last week to be with my family and handle all the arrangements. She was my ultimate fan, always there to laugh at my jokes, and she absolutely loved the show and everything I did,” Jimmy expressed with a mix of gratitude and sadness.

Now, Jimmy’s mom wasn’t just a fan of his work; she was his biggest supporter in life. “When we were kids, my mom used to walk us to this little store, me and my sister. She had this sweet habit of squeezing my hand three times and saying, ‘I love you.’ And, of course, I’d squeeze back, ‘I love you, too.’ Fast forward to last week, I was in the hospital with her, and I instinctively grabbed her hand and gave it that same three squeezes. I just knew things were bad, you know? But I’m so grateful to be able to come back here every night and do what I love. I can’t thank all of you enough for the love and support my family received this past week. It truly meant the world to us,” Jimmy shared, his voice cracking with emotion as he held back tears.

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Jimmy wrapped up his heartfelt tribute by saying, “We’re going to keep working hard to bring joy and laughter into the world. Thank you so much for watching and for helping me and my family through this tough time. Mom, I’ll never stop trying to make you laugh. I love you.” His words resonated deeply with everyone watching, reminding us all of the power of love and the bonds we share with our families.

Just hours after Gloria passed away on November 4 at the age of 68, Jimmy opened up to Us Weekly, saying, “Today I lost my biggest fan.” NBC also released a touching statement: “On behalf of everyone at NBC, we extend our deepest condolences to Jimmy and all his family during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts go out to Jimmy and everyone else whose lives were touched by Gloria Fallon’s love, kindness, and unwavering support.”

Jimmy Cancels Show Amid Family Tragedy

The day before Gloria passed, Jimmy unexpectedly canceled the November 3 taping of The Tonight Show due to a "private Fallon family matter." A representative later confirmed the heartbreaking news. “Jimmy Fallon’s mother, Gloria, passed away peacefully on Saturday,” the spokesperson revealed in a statement to People. “Jimmy was by her side, along with her loved ones, when she passed away at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy and his family as they navigate this incredibly challenging time.”