Stanley Tucci’s wife, Kate, died last week after a battle with cancer. Stanley Tucci and his wife had been married for 14 years; Tucci held a wake over the weekend.

Stanley Tucci’s wife passing away is very sad news, indeed. The actor commented that “My wife was an extraordinary person who showed us all what great strength is.”

Stanley Tucci and his wife have three children.

Tucci will next be seen in Julie and Julia, playing husband to Julia Child (Meryl Streep).