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Jimmy Fallon Pays Tribute to His Late Mother, Gloria: ‘I’ll Never Stop Trying to Make You Laugh’

The Tonight Show went dark last week as Jimmy Fallon took time to be with his family after the death of his mother, Gloria. Returning to TV Monday night, Fallon began his show with a tribute to her life. “She was the best audience, she was the one I was always trying to make laugh,” Fallon said, breaking into tears as he described holding her hand at her bedside. “Mom, I’ll never stop trying to make you laugh,” he concluded.

Jimmy Fallon Gives a Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Mother