Cass Mapother: Facts About Tom Cruise’s Sister

Cass Mapother

Cass Mapother is the sister of American actor and producer Tom Cruise. Cass’ brother Tom made his breakthrough with leading roles in the comedy film Risky Business (1983) and the action film Top Gun (1986). He has appeared in several legendary films. He has also been an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology, which he credits with helping him overcome dyslexia.

Cass Mapother: Bio Summary

Name Cass Mapother
Born 1960s
Famous as sister of Tom Cruise
Gender Female
NationalityAmerican
Uncle William Reibert Mapother, Sr.
Parents Mary Lee Pfeiffer and Thomas Cruise Mapother III
Siblings Marian Mapother, Lee Ann Mapother, Tom Cruise
Occupation Businesswoman

Cass Mapother is suspected to have been born in the 1960s. Her actual date of birth is unknown. She might be in her 50s-60s but there isn’t a 100% assurance of that. She is the daughter of Thomas Cruise Mapother III (1934–1984) and Mary Lee (née Pfeiffer; 1936–2017). Cass Mapother’s father Thomas was an electrical engineer while her mother Mary was a special education teacher. Both parents of Cass were from Louisville, Kentucky, and had English, German, and Irish ancestry. Cass is not the only child her parents have.

Cass has three siblings who are Marian Mapother, Lee Ann Mapother, and Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (Tom Cruise). Among Cass’ siblings, Tom Cruise is the most popular one. Tom started acting in the early 1980s. Currently, he is one of the world’s highest-paid actors.

Tom’s films have grossed above $4 billion in North America and more than $11.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box-office stars of all time. Cass Mapother and her siblings grew up in near poverty and had a Catholic upbringing.

Also Read: Mary Lee Pfeiffer: What Happened To Tom Cruise’s Mother?

The siblings spent part of their early days in Canada when their father got employed as a defense consultant with the Canadian Armed Forces. In late 1971, the family moved to Beacon Hill, Ottawa. Her parents Mary Lee Pfeiffer and Thomas Cruise Mapother III got separated for unknown reasons.

Cass’ mother left her father, taking Cass and her siblings with her to the United States. In 1978, Cass’ mother Mary Lee Pfeiffer married Jack South. However, Cass has stayed out of the public eye. She has kept her life private.

Cass Mapother is said to be a Scientologist and entrepreneur. She is the owner of Cass’s Cafe, per sources. Cass and most of her family are supporters of the Church of Scientology. Cass is believed to have her own family but there isn’t any verified information about them at the moment.

Cass Mapother Has Lost Both Parents

Unfortunately, both parents of Cass Mapother are no longer alive. Her biological father Thomas Cruise Mapother III died of cancer on 9 January 1984, at the age of 49, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

Also Read: Thomas Cruise Mapother III: How Did Tom Cruise’s Father Die?

Cass’ mother Mary Lee Pfeiffer died peacefully in her sleep on 7 February 2017, in Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 80. According to sources, Mary was cremated. Cass and her siblings attended their mom’s memorial along with other family and friends.

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Ruth Kai Botchway

Ruth Kai Botchway is a Senior Editor at Dicytrends.com. She is a graduate of All Stars Media College (2021) with a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. With more than two years experience in Journalism, she has served as an intern at Accra FM and worked with Green TV and Ashiaman TV. She worked as a Maritime Journalist/ influencer, producing Port and Maritime agenda initially aired on Ashiaman TV. You can reach her via email: Ruthbotch1912@gmail.com

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