Jennifer Garner is grieving the loss of her father, William John Garner, who passed away during the Easter weekend.
In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, the actress shared the news of her father’s passing, accompanied by a heartfelt tribute and a throwback photo of them together. She mentioned that her father passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, surrounded by loved ones singing Amazing Grace. Garner expressed gratitude for her father’s healthy and fulfilling life, acknowledging that while his passing at the age of 85 is not a tragedy, grief is inevitable.
Several celebrities, including Julianne Moore and Yvette Nicole Brown, offered their condolences in the comments section.
Garner’s tribute included family photos from her childhood and a sweet clip of her father crashing her interview with Capital One, highlighting his gentle demeanor and loving nature as a father. She expressed gratitude for his qualities, work ethic, and faith, as well as the medical care he received from Charleston Area Medical Center and City of Hope.
In conclusion, Garner thanked her father for the wonderful memories and the loving legacy he left behind, emphasizing that she and her sisters will continue to cherish his memory and share stories of his kindness and brilliance.