American actress, singer, and pianist Alicia Witt, whose real name is Alicia Roanne Witt, has lost her parents the same day.
The Dune actress was shocked by the passing of her parents, Robert Witt, 87, and Diane Witt, 75, on Monday, December 20, 2021.
According to the Massachusetts police, Robert and Diane were both found dead in their homes.
Alicia Witt disclosed that she asked a relative to check up on them after not hearing from them in several days, only to find out they were dead.
The police department has stated that the deaths of Robert and Diane are not considered suspicious.
“I reached out to a cousin who lives close to my parents to check on them. Sadly, the outcome was unimaginable,” said Witt in a statement, as quoted by AP.
The statement continued: “I ask for some privacy at this time to grieve and to wrap my head around this turn of events, and this surreal loss.”
There were reports the couple had been having furnace problems and were using a space heater, police said, but firefighters said there were no signs of carbon monoxide in the home, The Telegram & Gazette reported.