Less than 24-hours after his death, Jamie Lee Curtis made a statement about her father, actor Tony Curtis, who died last night after suffering cardiac arrest:

“My father leaves behind a legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings and assemblages,”

“He leaves behind children and their families who loved him and respected him and a wife and in-laws who were devoted to him. He also leaves behind fans all over the world,”

Tony was 85 and battled with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

He is survived by 5 children from several different marriages, including Jamie Lee, who is 51.

We’re thinking of you today, Jamie Lee Curtis! Thanks for making that statement on behalf of Tony and his fans on what is undoubtedly a painful day.