Vanessa Hudgens has shown her support for her grieving boyfriend Austin Butler following the tragic death of his mother.

Vanessa Hudgens paid respects to her boyfriend Austin Butler's late mother, Lori, after she sadly passed away on Thursday

The 'Carrie Diaries' actor first broke the news that his mum, Lori Butler, had passed away on Thursday (11.09.14) by taking to his Twitter page.

A heartbroken Austin wrote: "Lori Butler, my mom, my hero, & my best friend passed away this morning. Lets all celebrate her. I love you and will miss you every day Mom. (sic)"

His girlfriend of three years, Vanessa Hudgens, also paid her respects to her beau's late mother as she retweeted Austin's and added: "I miss you already mama."

She later tweeted: "#ripLoriButler #celebrateLori spread the love for Lori (sic)"

The 'High School Musical' actress' mother Gina Hudgens also shared her sympathies on the social media site, as she shared: "Lori, RIP. You'll be forever alive in our hearts & mind. You'll always be our angel in heaven watching over us. U will be missed! (sic)"

Gina then added: "Lori, we love you! Rest in peace! You will be missed! (sic)"

A source told Us Weekly Lori had been battling cancer before sadly passing away.

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