Anderson Cooper Admits He Feels ‘Lonely’ Since Passing Of His Mother Gloria Vanderbilt

Jun 22, 2019 by apost team

Anderson Cooper was back on CNN on Thursday night to open up about the death of his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. Gloria, a fashion icon, passed away earlier this week at the age of 95.

Cooper fought back the tears as he explained what the last weeks have been like for him and how he has felt "lonely" since his mother's passing as she was the last of his immediate family. 

“Being able to spend those nine days and nights with her was a great, great blessing. They were the most extraordinary days of my life, and I’m very grateful,” he said. “Though I was holding her hand and her head when she took her last breath, it’s still a little hard for me to believe that she’s gone.”

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Vanderbilt was diagnosed with stomach cancer on June 8th and passed away just 9 days later on June 17th. Cooper, visibly shaken by his emotions, went on to tell viewers that his immediate family is now "all gone," mentioning his father's death and older brother's suicide.

"My dad died when I was 10, and my brother when I was 21. She was the last of my immediate family, the last person who knew me from the beginning," he explained. "They’re all gone and it feels very lonely right now. I hope they are at least together."

The 52-year-old went on to admit that out of all his lifetime achievements, he is especially proud of the time he spent by his mother's side during her sudden illness.

"I'm happy that I was able to make the latter years of her life comfortable and fulfilling. When I die, that might be the thing I am most proud of. I'm happy that we left nothing unsaid between us."

The news anchor has already dedicated several tributes in Vanderbilt's memory, including a videotaped eulogy that aired on CNN as well as social media dedications to her amazing legacy as a strong, successful and determined woman.

"She was determined to make something of her life, determined to make a name for herself and find the love and family that she so desperately craved," Cooper is heard saying in the eulogy. "Over the course of her life, my mom was photographed by all the great photographers. She worked as a painter, a writer, an actress, and designer. If you were around in the early 1980s it was pretty hard to miss the jeans she helped create."

Although news of Vanderbilt’s sudden death is devastating to us, we are happy Cooper had the opportunity to honor her life. Make sure you pass this along to your friends and family in honor of this legendary lady.