Kathy Griffin's mother and TV star Maggie Griffin dies at 99

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 : Television personality and the mother of actor-comic Kathy Griffin, Maggie Griffin died at the age of 99.

In revealing the news via social media on Tuesday night, Kathy wrote, "My Mom, the one and only, Maggie Griffin, passed away today. Hours ago. I am gutted. She was my best friend. She was my family."

The post shared on Instagram featured the mother-daughter duo enjoying a beautiful view.

"I'm shaking. I won't ever be prepared. Her point of view. So unique. We just GOT each other. I'm so grateful you got to be part of her life. You loved her. I know it. She knew it. She's irreplaceable. I'm telling you right now, I am not doing well with this. I'm rambling now. Sorry. It truly feels like the end of an era. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St Patrick's Day. I love you guys. KG," Griffin concluded.

Kathy also tweeted the news on Tuesday night, writing a tribute beside a picture of herself with her mother enjoying the view.

( With inputs from ANI )