By Sarah Bull
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James Nesbitt has flown home from the set of new movie The Hobbit in New Zealand after receiving the devastating news of the death of his mother.
The actor is now on his way back to his home in Northern Ireland following the passing of 79-year-old May, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease.
In a statement, Nesbitt said: 'Mum passed away on Friday night and the whole family is devastated by the news.'
Tragic news: James Nesbitt has flown back from the set of The Hobbit after news that his mother has died
In an interview in 2010, Nesbitt said that he and his family were doing their best to cope with May's debilitating condition.
He said: 'On my last visit she did not know me but she knew dad. You just have to deal with it and we have responded as a family.
'Dad really rose to the challenge and has dealt with it. He is so thankful that he had 50 years of marriage with mum before this really begun.'
Screen star: Nesbitt has been in New Zealand shooting The Hobbit, in which he stars as Bofur
Nesbitt has been living in New Zealand with his wife Sonia and their two daughters Peggy and Mary while he plays dwarf Bofur in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings prequel.
In a recent interview, Nesbitt said the relocation to New Zealand had been difficult for his family.
He said: 'Kids at a certain age don’t necessarily want to be dragged to the other side of the world, but they’ve certainly been made to feel very welcome; they are loving the schools.
'To be part of that is an adventure, not only professionally but for all of us personally as well.
'We’ve been made to feel incredibly at home. We are very aware that we are part of something significant and, hopefully, very large.'
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She was good friends back in the day with my Granny back home in Castlerock Northern Ireland. From what I have heard from my Granny she was a lovely lady and that was always up for a chat! RIP.x
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Yes Matt, London - you are correct it is the end of unconditional love when you lose your Mum. It is also the time that the whole family drifts apart. If you still have your Mum appreciate her while you can.
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Very sorry to hear this but at least she's at peace now. My Mum's just started getting dementia back in the UK, long road ahead. I had no idea he was even down here.
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As has been said what makes this man's mum's death more of a sadness than mine was or yours will be ? Its life it happen our parents die.
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Luv Jimmy....sending thoughts and prayers - any kind of dementia is a very cruel experience for patients, carers, family and friends. RIP xxx
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Why is he any different to anyone else in that situation ?
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Jamie, London is right... She is David Walliams' mum!
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, James and family at this very sad time.
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That's DAVID WALLIAMS' mum!! What a ridiculously stupid mistake to make DM!!!
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My brother lives in New Zealand with his young family and our mum is very poorly over here. I've already had to make one dreadful telephone call to him and it's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. It's something we discussed when he left the UK and even if he were to get a flight the same day it's still two days' travel to get back here. My sincere condolences to James and his family - I bet she was very proud of him indeed.
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