Actress Eva Mendes remembered her late brother, Carlos Mendez, on what could have been his 61st Birthday. Carlos passed away on April 17, 2016, at the age of 53, after fighting cancer for a long time. Eva celebrated her brother’s “heavenly birthday” in the Instagram post referring to Teri Garr. She highlighted his admiration for Teri and reflected on her past perceptions of him.
In her tribute, Mendes expressed appreciation for her brother’s coolness and acknowledged that her perspective has changed since his passing. “He was my annoying older brother, but now I realize he was cooler than I thought. It was me who didn’t get it,” Mendes said, along with a photo of Garr, whom Carlos admired.
The pain of loss
The loss still affects the family, as evidenced by a comment from their younger brother, Carlo Mendez. He had expressed his disbelief that nearly 8 years had passed since Carlos’s death. Mendes also revealed her feelings towards April, which were marked by both loss and joy for the family. She lamented about the timing of her brother’s death and the birth of her daughter Amada Lee. Amada was born just weeks after her brother passed away.
Mendes and her partner, Ryan Gosling, share an older daughter, Esmeralda Amada, born in September 2014. In a past interview, Mendes described the period after her brother’s death as tough. However, the birth of her daughter offered solace, and she smiled amidst the sorrow.
Mendes also highlighted her cherished memories with Carlos, talking about his humorous roasts during family get-togethers. She said that his humor remains a significant and missed part of her life. There is a void in her life after his passing that will not be filled easily.
Eva Mendes’s Net Worth
Net Worth: $20 Million
Birthdate: March 5, 1974 (50 years old)
Birthplace: Miami
Gender: Female
Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Profession: Actor, Model, Singer, Designer, Spokesperson, Businessperson
Nationality: United States of America
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