In November 2021, Lisa Rinna posted a heartbreaking video where she broke down in tears revealing that her mother Lois Rinna had a stroke. She let her heart out that there wasn’t any handbook nor anyone who taught her that it was ok to let go. “There’s never a way to be ready to let go,” she cried.
But who is Lisa’s mother? Is she still alive? Get to know her more as this Lois Rinna Wiki proceeds.
Meet Lois Rinna, Lisa Rinna’s Mother
Lois Rinna is most popular as Lisa Rinna’s mother to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans. She has made several appearances with her daughter on the Netflix series. To be precise, she has appeared in 10 episodes of ROHB before she suffered from a stroke in 2021.
Her first appearance was back in 2014 or the episode titled “Pay Attention to Me!”, while her last (then) was in the 2021 ep titled “Reunion Part 2.”
Previously, she has also appeared on the show Harry Loves Lisa in 2010.
After the news about her stroke came to light, Lois’s granddaughter Amelia Gray Hamlin, then 20, commented on the video, “Love you nana, forever.” While her other granddaughter, Delilah Belle Hamlin, then 23, wrote, “I have no words. I love you forever nana FaceTiming you today and laughing then crying with you was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do.”
Likewise, ROHB stars like Kyle Richards, Teddi Mellencamp, Erika Jayne, Garcelle Beauvais, and Crystal Kung Minkoff, also made it to the comments with well-wishes and prayers
Is Lisa Rinna’s Mother Lois Rinna Still Alive?
Yes, as of November 2021, Lisa Rinna’s mother Lois was still alive.
According to Lisa, she was with Lois then, and she needed prayers for her mother. Also, she took to the time out while Lois was in the hospital to celebrate her over IG and send “so much love while she transitions.”
Lois Rinna is a survivor.
She previously won the battle against her breast cancer, and also later survived a stroke in 2013. Yes, if you didn’t know this was her second stroke in 8 years. Her first stroke left her months of rehabilitation, learning how to walk and talk again. Though she was one of the lucky ones, she wasn’t the same after her first stroke.
As if the medical problems weren’t enough, Lois also was notably attacked by David Carpenter, the man who became known as the Trailside Killer in 1960. Reports said that she was picked up by the killer at the bus stop, who drove her down the deserted road. Then, he attempted to rape her and possibly kill her. But luckily, a military policeman saw them drive down this deserted road (where no one was supposed to go). So, he followed them and saved Lois.
Where Does Lois Rinna Live?
Lois Rinna lived in Beaverton, Oregon, before she suffered from a stroke in 2021.
Whereas, Lisa lived in a $4 million custom mansion in Beverly Hills.
Lois Rinna Age
Lois Rinna was 93 years of age in 2021 when she suffered from a stroke.
She was born on June 7, 1928, and is of the Gemini zodiac.
Lois Rinna Husband, Kids
Lois Rinna’s husband Frank Rinna was a longtime Medford resident and artist, who left this world on January 21, 2016, at the age of 93 (the same age when Lois suffered from a stroke in 2021).
Her husband was enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942 and went on to retire in 1946. He was a College of Arts and Crafts alumna who later worked as a staff artist for the San Francisco Chronicle as well as did some freelance work with Standard Oil, Chevron, and PG&E.
But it wasn’t until 1988, he pursued his first love, watercolor painting. Frank was also commissioned for many paintings and sculptures by residents and businesses.
As for Lois’s kids, she shares two daughters with her husband Frank. The ROHB star Lisa needs no introduction, while her second daughter Nancy went on to marry into the DeLand family and had a kid named Traci DeLand Ryde.
Did you know: Frank has also appeared over a ROHB episode titled “Medford, 90210” in 2014. Besides that, he was also seen on Harry Loves Lisa with his family in 2010.
Related FAQs
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Where Was Lois Rinna Born?
Lois Rinna was born and raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA.
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What Did Lois Rinna Do For A Living?
Lois has appeared in multiple episodes of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills but calling her a reality star might not be appropriate.
So, digging around a little we found out that Lois was an “Excalibur member” of the Hillcrest Committee. This nonprofit organization was formed in 1946 by Nan Day, to send letters and educational materials to everyone listed in the telephone book and to solicit funds for the American Cancer Society.
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Does Lois Rinna Have A Social Media Presence?
No, as of November 2021, Lois didn’t have any social media accounts.
But you can often see her over her daughter’s IG @lisarinna.
