Diplo Confirms Death of Mother One Month After Sister's Passing
Diplo is suffering another heartbreaking personal loss.
On Thursday, August 24, the hit maker (born Thomas Wesley Pentz) shared with his fans that his mother, Barbara Pentz, had died. In a poignant note on Instagram, the American DJ called Barbara his "first love."
"Even as a grown man its [sic] a cosmic gut punch to lose your mother," he continued. "When your [sic] grow up and u leave home in a way it’s sad to think but u know mother is always there ... even as a man - you would never call on your mom for things but you know somewhere deep inside that she would protect you ..she give you your first feeling of security because she gave u a life . She carried you and protected you and gave up so much for you to be something."
As the tribute went on, Diplo revealed that his mother was his No. 1 fan, even though "she didn’t even understand it all."
"She gave me all the confidence in the world & she supported me with all her energy," he further wrote, "even when i [was] broke and had nothing she was on my myspace promoting me as Djmom1."
According to Diplo, he was able to spend more time with Barbara and his family following the death of his sister, Amy.
"My sister died in July and I think she brought our family together more than we have ever been," he shared. "My mom was suffering a lot in her soul but also her body was fighting a fight she wasnt going to win. Momma knew me and my dad & my sister Kelly are ok. she knows we are good we gave her that peace."
He signed off his emotional note with, "She needed to be with my sister Amy somewhere better. I miss you Barbara Jean, you were the brightest light in my life, I just had a ten minute cry in the bathroom at CDG airport sorry to the Janitor."
It didn't take long for Diplo's famous friends to send their condolences. Dutch DJ Tiesto commented, "Losing your mother is losing a part of yourself…Sorry for your loss." Similarly, singer Julia Michaels wrote, "Im so sorry for your loss ❤️ lots of love."
Country star Orville Peck simply wrote, "Love you Wes."
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