David Letterman Mother Dorothy Has Passed Away

Late night legend, David Letterman, is mourning the death of his beloved mother, and frequent Late Show guest, Dorothy Mengering. She was 95.

A representative for Letterman confirmed Mengering’s death in a statement issued to The Hollywood Reporter.

During her son’s tenure as host of CBS’s Late Show, Mengering made frequent appearances. Each Thanksgiving, Mengering would appear via satellite from her home in Indiana to unveil her signature pies. She also served as the Late Show’s Olympics correspondent for the 1994, 1998, and 2002 winter games. h/t consequenceofsound

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this difficult time.