Ellen Pompeo, born Ellen Kathleen Pompeo, is a popular American actress who gained fame through her title character, Meredith Grey, in ABC’s popular medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy. She currently shares a beautiful marriage with her husband, Chris Ivery. They together are living their best life with their three children.
Born in Everett, Massachusetts, USA, Ellen is one of the six children of her parents. Her mother, Kathleen Pompeo, and her father, Joseph Pompeo, have three daughters and two sons together. For now, let’s get to know about Ellen Pompeo’s mother, Kathleen, and father, Joseph Pompeo.
Ellen’s Mother Passed Away When She Was Four
Sadly, Ellen lost her mom at the tender age of four. Her mother, Kathleen Pompeo, was 39 at the time of her death. She died due to an accidental painkiller overdose. At the age of 16, Kathleen suffered a terrible accident when a drunk driver hit her car and threw her 27 feet into the air. Following the accident, she was admitted to the hospital and put on morphine which gave birth to her addiction.
Although Ellen Pompeo’s mother got out of the hospital, she still had chronic back pain. Due to this, she had to take the painkiller, and during that one time, she accidentally overdosed on the medicine.
In one of the interviews, Ellen admitted how she felt resentment towards her mother, who left her at such a young age. During her teenage days, Pompeo was very angry with her mother for leaving her. And her anger came from a completely ignorant place as she had no understanding of what addiction and pain are. But Kathleen Pompeo’s daughter has now grown up and understands her pain.
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Ellen’s Dad Passed Away In 2012
Following her mother’s death, Ellen Pompeo’s father, Joseph E. Pompeo, married Sheila Lubell Pompeo. He was a salesman. However, according to some sites, he was also a Korean Army Veteran.
Sadly, Ellen lost her father on September 1, 2012. His funeral was held in the Immaculate Conception Church in the Interment Woodlawn Cemetery on September 7, 2012. His wife, Sheila, his children, and other relatives attended the funeral.
