Longtime Hallmark star Brennan Elliott marked Mother’s Day 2025 with a heartwarming tribute to his late wife, Camilla Row, who died in March following a long battle with gastric cancer.
Posting his favorite throwback photo of Row and their kids — son Liam, 12, and daughter Luna, 10 — when they were little, Elliott wrote, “You know being a mother is the hardest job there is and you did it wonderfully love! Your babies miss you and even though your physical body is not here your spirit is strong.”
In his Instagram post on the evening of May 10, Elliott revealed that the kids made cards for their mom in honor of the holiday and said they’d be honoring her with dinner at their family’s favorite restaurant. Fans and friends flooded Elliott’s post with notes of sympathy and hope.
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Elliott wished a Happy Mother’s Day to “this incredible mother Cami” in his post, adding, “As our journey goes on with out your physical presence I will always try with everything I have to keep your memory and love for these two little ones forever alive and present!!”
“They know how blessed they are to of been givin you as their mother,” the “His and Hers” star continued. “We miss you terribly and I will take them to your favorite restaurant tonight to celebrate YOU! And yes cards and everything cami!🙏☺️ the babies wrote you Mother’s Day cards! Enjoy the peace/love/joy and all the great dancing your doing. 😘”
Hoping that his family’s loss might remind others to savor the time they have with their loved ones, Elliott also wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there ! Keep your babies close cause life can throw you curveballs! 😔”
Nearly 10,000 fans and friends liked Elliott’s post, including fellow Hallmark stars Benjamin Ayres, Marcus Rosner, John Brotherton, Rachel Boston, Wes Brown, Victor Webster, Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser, Will Kemp, Stephanie Bennett, and Cindy Busby.
In addition, hundreds of Elliott’s followers shared sweet notes in the comment section, including fellow Hallmark star Andrew Walker, who wrote, “Thinking about you 3 today, and always buddy. 💝” Elliott replied, “thanx my friend!! 🙏means the world”
Danica McKellar, Elliott’s co-star in 2018’s “Christmas at Grand Valley,” also commented, “Sending you and your family so much love ❤️ 🙏🕊”
Many fans offered words of sympathy, including one who wrote, “I bet she’s smiling down on you all, I’m sure she’d also give you all air hugs from heaven; I’m glad she had you & the kids in her life.(No one could replace her)”
Another chimed in, “B…. I am still so sorry that she can’t be here physically but I know spiritually she lights up your life and their life. I keep you in my prayers”
This is the second significant holiday Elliott has marked since Row’s death on March 22. Just two days later, he celebrated his 50th birthday by acknowledging the many messages he received from fans. He shared many of them in his Instagram Stories that day.
Camilla Row Shared Her Own Beautiful Message for Mother’s Day 2024
Row battled gastric cancer for eight years, becoming a fierce advocate for new research and increased awareness about the disease. A former clinical psychologist, she threw herself into exploring new treatments when she was diagnosed, while also being as present as possible for her kids.
On her private Instagram account in 2024, she shared two old photos of Luna and Liam with her when they were much younger, and wrote, “I am so blessed to have had these two choose me as their mom,” Row wrote. “By far, it is my greatest accomplishment and they are growing into truly beautiful humans.”
Also honoring her own mom, Row added, “Wishing my mom a very wonderful Mother’s Day as well. She is the strongest person I know and I have learned so much for her.”
“I am so thankful I am able to celebrate another Mother’s Day with my family! So whether you celebrate or not, may today be filled with joy!”
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Brennan Elliott Shares Touching Tribute on 1st Mother’s Day Without Wife Camilla Row