Following her tragic death, it has been reported that Jim Carrey’s ex-girlfriend was a Scientologist and had just completed a controversial purification and detox course before she committed suicide.
The details surrounding the 30-year-old’s death are still unknown, though it is believed that 53-year-old Carrey was mentioned in note found next to her body.
Journalist Tony Ortega claims that those from the Church of Scientology were left ‘shocked’ by her passing.
He said: “I was contacted by a couple of Scientologists who go under the radar and keep me up to date on what is going on inside.
“They called me and told me Cathriona White was a Scientologist. They were absolutely shocked by her death.
“They told me they knew Cathriona very well.”
He also added that Cathriona- known as ‘Cat’ to her loved ones- felt she needed the church to be ‘emotionally prepared’ to continue her relationship with the Hollywood actor.
“Cathriona's friends say that they were concerned about Cat dating Carrey again.
“But they were assured by Scientologists they knew that Cat was emotionally prepared for the challenge of dating Carrey because, they said, 'She had just finished the Purif and was doing her objectives.”
Ortega continued: “That basically means they think she can handle anything, that's the way Scientologists think.
“They think if they take these courses they become super human and are able to do anything.”
Jim and Cathriona started dating in 2012 but broke up after just a few months of dating. They then reunited and were spotted hand-in-hand in New York earlier this year.
Our thoughts go out to Jim and Cathriona’s family at this sad and difficult time.