Mark Consuelos tearfully announced the death of his father, Saul Consuelos, on Live With Kelly and Mark this Monday, leaving both the hosts and viewers deeply moved. Mark shared the tragic news of his father’s passing, revealing that Saul died peacefully after a long battle with illness.
In an emotional moment, Mark shared memories of his father, including the “a lot of lectures” and life lessons Saul taught him. He reflected on how his father, a Mexican immigrant who served in the military for 30 years, was a true embodiment of the American dream. “He raised three pretty good kids,” Mark said, fighting back tears. “He came here from Mexico as a young kid, got his education through the Navy, and loved this country so much.”
Kelly Ripa, Mark’s wife of nearly 30 years, expressed her sorrow, stating, “I can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life.” She shared how Saul had been a key figure in helping care for their children, especially during times when Mark was away working. “This is their first loss they’ve ever experienced,” Kelly added, noting the profound impact it had on their children.
Mark also expressed gratitude for the time he had with his father, saying he was able to say goodbye before Saul passed. “I was thankfully able to get down there and say goodbye,” he said. “It was a welcome distraction for me. I knew I had to keep going, especially during that time.”
With his family facing this heartbreaking loss, Mark also mentioned his efforts to help support his mother, saying, “Now we’ve got to take care of mom. We’re trying to convince mom to move to New York.”
The segment, filled with raw emotion, captured the heartfelt impact Saul had on Mark and his family. Fans and fellow viewers have flooded the comment sections with support for Mark during this incredibly difficult time.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
