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Kelly and Titanic star Billy dated for four years(Image: Daily Mirror)<\/p>\nThe movie star ex-fiance of I’m A Celeb evictee Kelly Brooks who has appeared in a raft of Hollywood blockbusters has revealed their heartache after a painful loss<\/p>\n
17:44, 04 Dec 2025Updated 18:12, 04 Dec 2025<\/p>\n
Kelly and Titanic star Billy dated for four years(Image: Daily Mirror)<\/p>\n
The mother of Hollywood actor Billy Zane<\/a>, who I’m A Celeb<\/a> star Kelly Brook<\/a> dated between 2004 and 2008 <\/a>– has died at the age of 95. Thalia Zane passed away “surrounded by her loved ones” shortly after her birthday, actor Billy, 59, said in a moving statement on Instagram<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n He added: “There are words. Lots of words. And songs, and pictures and movies of a generous life well lived. Thalia G.Zane has left us soon after her tremendous 95th birthday at The Ritz, surrounded by her loved ones in her beloved downtown Chicago.<\/p>\n “They couldn\u2019t make the mould to break it! She was out the door, blazing a trail with us all in tow. A dynamo with incredible humour, great taste and enough creative and emotional support for friends and extended family and those fortunate to just get to work with or even meet her.”<\/p>\n READ MORE: Victoria Beckham Beauty rare sale sees ‘better than Benefit’ brow gel down to \u00a322<\/a> Billy, who played Cal Hockley in the film Titanic<\/a>, continued, “A good egg. A great Dame. A wonderful mother. And a loyal and loving wife of 67 years. Rest in peace Thal. Hug Dad for me. (sic)”<\/p>\n Thalia – who was married to William Zane Sr., who died from COVID-19 in 2020 – is survived by Billy, their daughter, fellow actress Lisa Zane, 64, and their grandchildren, Billy’s daughters Ava, 14, and Gia, 11 with his ex-fiance, model Candice Neil, who he shares with his ex-fiance, model Candice Neil.<\/p>\n Following the announcement of her death, Billy was inundated with messages in the post’s comments section.<\/p>\n His Titanic co-star Rochelle Rose, 51, penned: “So sorry for your loss Billy. What a fabulous woman! May her memory be a blessing.”<\/p>\n Billy’s fellow Waltzing with Brando cast member Tia Carrere, 58, wrote: “I’m so sorry for your loss Billy.” And Spy Kids: All the Time in the World star Jeremy Piven<\/a>, 60, said: “May her memory be a blessing my man.”<\/p>\n Billy’s fans also expressed their deepest sympathies. One commented: “My condolences to you and your loved ones Billy. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. May God bless you all and may she rest in peace.”<\/p>\n A second supporter left: “So sorry for your loss Billy. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” And a third follower penned: “Sincere condolences. May her soul continue to light up your hearts.”<\/p>\n Billy and Lisa grew up in a showbiz household, as Thalia and William were professional actors. The late couple – who were of Greek descent – also founded a school for medical technicians.<\/p>\n Jungle star Kelly, who was voted off the ITV reality show on Wednesday<\/a>, met Billy, who is 13 years her senior, on the set of thriller Three in 2003. Although the pair didn’t start dating on set, they began a relationship the following year, became engaged, and dated from 2004 to 2008.<\/a><\/p>\n But it was not to be, and reflecting on the end of her romance with Billy, Kelly – who is now happily married to Italian model Jeremy Parisi<\/a>, confessed in 2008 that their love was an “illness”: “I fell in love with Billy and felt like I was under a spell,” she said. “They say love is an illness, and I do believe that. I became lovesick.”<\/p>\n * Follow Mirror Celebs on<\/strong> Snapchat<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> Instagram<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> Twitter<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> YouTube<\/strong><\/a> and<\/strong> Threads<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Billy](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2_Deuce-Bigalow-European-Gigolo-Las-Vegas-Premiere.jpg\")
Jungle star Kelly was at one point engaged to the Hollywood actor(Image: Bruce Gifford, FilmMagicvia Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Kelly](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3_Im-a-Celebrity-2025.jpg\")
Kelly Brook was greeted by husband Jeremy after being evicted from the jungle(Image: Tim Merry\/Staff Photographer)<\/p>\n