Aniston said the sad news with a statement which read, "It is with great sadness that my brother John (Melick) and I announce the passing of our mother Nancy Dow." "She was 79 years old and passed peacefully surrounded by family and family after enduring a long illness.
“While Aniston didn't share details of her mother's illness. Nancy also suffered a series of strokes and lost the ability to speak and walk prior to her death.