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Kaitlin Olson's Father's Death Amidst Filming Chaos
16 Aug
Summary
- Kaitlin Olson's father passed away unexpectedly at 77.
- She learned of his death while on the set of 'High Potential'.
- Olson praised 'Hacks' cast and crew for their understanding.
Actress Kaitlin Olson recently shared details about the unexpected passing of her father, Donald Olson, at the age of 77. This profound loss occurred during what she described as one of the busiest times in her career, while she was simultaneously filming 'High Potential' and the final season of 'Hacks'.
Olson learned of her father's death while on the set of 'High Potential.' She described leaving production to be with her family, noting the situation was a "long, slow, miserable event." During this period, she frequently traveled between Los Angeles and Oregon as her father was in the ICU.
She particularly highlighted the exceptional support she received from the 'Hacks' production team. Despite being a guest star, their understanding and flexibility were invaluable as she navigated her personal tragedy. Olson recalled the surreal experience of trying to film comedy scenes while grappling with immense grief, often needing to step away to manage her emotions.
