The Tragic Story Of Pierce Brosnan's Late Daughter Charlotte
Pierce Brosnan has lived a life filled with immense tragedy. He lost his first wife, Cassandra, as well as his daughter Charlotte. Charlotte first came into the actor's world unexpectedly as she wasn't his biological daughter, per People.
Brosnan and Cassandra wed in 1977, but it wasn't until years later that Charlotte became his official daughter. According to Amo Mama, in 1986, Charlotte's father suddenly died, and Brosnan decided to take matters into his own hands. "The World Is Not Enough" actor adopted Charlotte and her brother Christopher. The two kids took Brosnan's last name as they grew incredibly close to their adopted father. The family was already close, but they became boned even more when they dealt with Cassandra's ovarian cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately, the disease took Cassandra's life in 1991, and the Brosnan family band together in grief and love. Brosnan explained to People how they grew close after his wife's death, he said, "You just feel more deeply now. You hug more deeply, you love more deeply." Not taking anything for granted, the actor revealed he constantly has contact with his kids and specifically talks to Charlotte every day.
However, Brosnan could have never expected what life would throw at him next. Several years after Cassie passed away, Charlotte was diagnosed with the same disease her mother had sadly passed away from –- ovarian cancer.
Charlotte Brosnan passed away at 41 years old
After his first wife died in 1991, Pierce Brosnan dealt with an identical situation 22 years later. His adopted daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed with the same disease as her mother. Charlotte dealt with her battle with ovarian cancer head-on, but unfortunately, she lost her life at 41 years old, per People.
Brosnan released a statement to People in 2013 announcing Charlotte's death, he said, "On June 28 at 2 p.m. my darling daughter Charlotte Emily passed on to eternal life, having succumbed to ovarian cancer." The "James Bond" actor gave insight into her battle with the disease and her character throughout it all. He shared, "Charlotte fought her cancer with grace and humanity, courage and dignity. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our beautiful dear girl. We pray for her and that the cure for this wretched disease will be close at hand soon." Brosnan was by her side throughout it all, and the actor wanted her to feel joy even during the most difficult times. A close friend told People that Brosnan would constantly try to make her laugh as laughter can be the best medicine.
Even years after her death, the actor constantly thinks of his daughter. In 2020, Brosnan shared a photo in honor of Charlotte, he said, "Here's looking at you kid ... in remembrance of Charlotte." And sadly, when the 41-year-old passed away, she didn't just leave her step-father and brother behind, but also her kids.
Charlotte Brosnan left behind two children
When Charlotte passed away, she had those who loved her the most at her side. According to People, Pierce Brosnan revealed that Charlotte's husband, Alex, and their two children, Isabella and Lucas, were there until the very end. Isabella was just 14 years old, and Lucas was 8 years old when their mother tragically passed away.
If there was one thing that was known about Charlotte, it was that she was a devoted mother to her children. A close friend of Charlotte revealed to People, "To their mummy, Bella and Lucas were absolutely the pinnacle. They have always got that for the rest of their life, that their mum just worshipped them." Charlotte, who originally took up acting, put it aside for her family. The source shared, "People would ask her why she didn't move into acting, and she would always say, 'No, this is my family.' She wanted to give her family as much love as she could."
Family was incredibly important to Charlotte, but as for her kid's relationship with their grandfather, Brosnan, it's a little foggy. After their mother passed away, Isabella and Lucas have taken a step back from the spotlight, so not much is known about the children, per Closer Life. But, Brosnan must have some sort of relationship with them as he follows what seems to be Lucas' private Instagram account. So, no matter what tragedies they have been through, they always have each other to lean on.