Notable TV personality Ryan Seacrest took to IG on October 31st to announce his dad’s death. Gary Seacrest passed away at the age of 81 “earlier this week”. In his post, the American Idol host described his late father as a devoted husband, father, and his best friend. While overwhelmed with grief, Seacrest revealed that their family finds comfort in knowing that his dad is in a better place.
Prior to his death, Seacrest’s dad was suffering from prostate cancer, and a few months back, the TV host broke down while explaining Gary Seacrest’s struggle with the disease.
Ryan Seacrest’s Dad Was Battling Prostate Cancer
Back in 2021, Seacrest, through IG, revealed that his dad, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer years ago, had overcome the disease. But as it goes, things got rough for his dad in the months prior to his death.
Ryan Seacrest | Credit: YouTube/American IdolDuring a broadcast of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host broke down while discussing his dad’s battle with prostate cancer, which caused him to be admitted to the ICU after catching pneumonia during chemotherapy.
When you see a parent suffering and when you see them going through this and you don’t understand it yourself, you’re just listening to all the different doctors and trying to make sense of what they’re trying to suggest and do.I didn’t want to miss trying to understand who these people were that were taking care of my father.
He further acknowledged the impact of cancer on the entire family, stressing, “Cancer affects every one of us in some way”. Beyond his grief, the host has also drawn the spotlight in recent months over his dating status, given that Seacrest is yet to tie the knot at 50.
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Ryan Seacrest’s Relationship Status Explained
Despite being romantically linked to figures like Julianne Hough, Shayna Taylor, and Aubrey Paige, as of now, the TV host remains single. Moreover, during an American Idol episode, in response to Thunderstorm Artis’ heartfelt romantic song, Out of the Blue, dedicated to his wife, the host quipped he has “I’ve never been more depressed to be single than right now in this moment.” (via US Weekly).
One could argue his packed schedule is one of the factors behind why he hasn’t tied the knot, as he’s currently committed to shows like Wheel of Fortune, On Air With Ryan, The Make-Believers, etc. Then again, Seacrest confessed to WSJ back in 2021 that he’d be open to starting a family in the foreseeable future.
I do want to have kids. But I haven’t even gone down that path, which is nuts at my age. I think in the last year, it’s become clear to me that yes, I do want to do that … I want to be available and present.
Whether Seacrest will tie the knot in the future remains to be seen. His father, Gary Seacrest, is survived by his son, wife Connie Seacrest, daughter Meredith, and granddaughter Flora.
All power to the Seacrest family.
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