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Mark Consuelos' Father Dies After Long Illness
6 Apr
Summary
- Mark Consuelos announced his father's passing during the show's return.
- His father immigrated from Mexico and served in the military.
- Mark shared he was able to say goodbye to his father before his death.

Mark Consuelos shared devastating news on the Monday, April 6 episode of Live, announcing that his father, Saul Consuelos, passed away peacefully two weeks earlier after a long illness. His co-host and wife, Kelly Ripa, spoke movingly about her father-in-law, whom she knew for 31 years, calling him the greatest person she had ever known and a profound influence.
Consuelos described his father as a "fascinating man" who immigrated from Mexico as a teenager. Saul Consuelos served 30 years in the military, reaching Special Operations Command in Tampa, and pursued education through the Navy, earning a master's degree. Mark highlighted his father as a prime example of what America promises immigrants.