Photo credit: Anne Curtis

MANILA, Philippines — Actress and television host Anne Curtis and her sister Jasmine Curtis-Smith are mourning the passing of their father, James E. Curtis-Smith, who died peacefully at the age of 82.

The Curtis-Smith family shared the news in a joint Instagram post on January 7, 2026, honoring their father’s life and the lasting impact he had on their family. The statement read:

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected yet peaceful passing of our father, James E. Curtis-Smith. A true patriarch in every sense, he shaped us with strength, resilience, and a wit that will forever echo in our family. He was deeply loved, endlessly admired, and will live on in our hearts always. We will miss him dearly.”
— The Curtis-Smith Family

James Curtis-Smith reportedly passed away on January 2, 2026, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, with the family choosing to share the news publicly a few days later.

He was an Australian lawyer and a former Royal Australian Navy officer, remembered by his family as a devoted father and guiding presence. Anne and Jasmine are his children with their Filipino mother, Carmencita “Carmen” Ojales, along with their younger brother Thomas James.

Photos posted by the sisters showed their father at different stages of his life, from his younger years to more recent family moments, reflecting the close bond they shared. Messages of sympathy and support quickly poured in from friends, colleagues, and fans following the announcement.

Anne Curtis has often shared glimpses of her family life on social media, including celebrations such as her father’s 80th birthday in 2023, when the family gathered in La Union.

Tributes continue to come in as the Curtis-Smith family grieves the loss of a beloved father and patriarch.

Our deepest condolences to Anne Curtis, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and their family during this difficult time.