'The love of my life has passed away': John Stamos makes touching tribute after his mother Loretta Phillips dies at the age of 75 

By Heidi Parker for MailOnline

Published: 09:10 EST, 24 September 2014 | Updated: 13:00 EST, 24 September 2014

John Stamos is known for playing cool dude Jesse Katsopolis on the late eighties TV series Full House.

But on Tuesday the 51-year-old actor was pure emotion as he announced through social media the passing of his mother Loretta Phillips at the age of 75 on Monday.

'The love of my life passed away yesterday in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren,' the star shared.

A sad announcement: On Tuesday John Stamos went to Instagram to tell his followers his mother Loretta Phillips, pictured here with the actor in February, had passed away at age 75

A sad announcement: On Tuesday John Stamos went to Instagram to tell his followers his mother Loretta Phillips, pictured here with the actor in February, had passed away at age 75

The dark-haired icon, who is now shooting the mid-season TV series Members Only with actress Natalie Zea, added, 'My mother had enough love to fuel a small country.

' She was truly one of a kind and will live forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

'A few weeks ago, I asked my mom if she remembered an inconsequential event - she simply replied, "I only remember the love." #Brokenhearted #Iloveyouthemost.'

She was a beauty: The 51-year-old actor posted a throwback photo from the sixties where he was with his mother, who he called the love of his life

She was a beauty: The 51-year-old actor posted a throwback photo from the sixties where he was with his mother, who he called the love of his life

His touching message: The Full House star shared his thoughts on his mother on Twitter as well

His touching message: The Full House star shared his thoughts on his mother on Twitter as well

Stamos posted a vintage photo of his mother, appearing glamorous in full hair and makeup, as she held John as a baby.

The image was in black-and-white and looked to have an air of old Hollywood elegance.

Another message read, 'If inclined, please donate to the charity, founded by my mother- The Vanguard Cancer Foundation.' 

The organization is dedicated to 'advocating for more personalized and intelligent cancer care.'

She was there for him: Phillips was by her son's side when he received a star on the Walk Of Fame in 2009

She was there for him: Phillips was by her son's side when he received a star on the Walk Of Fame in 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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