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Ryan Seacrest's First Holidays Without His Hero Dad
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ryan Seacrest's father, Gary, passed away at age 79 after a cancer diagnosis.
- The family will honor Gary by continuing traditions like making Caesar salad.
- Ryan describes his father as a hero, best friend, and devoted husband of 56 years.
The holiday season holds a bittersweet significance for Ryan Seacrest and his family this year following the passing of his father, Gary, at the age of 79. Gary Seacrest died after a prolonged battle with cancer, leaving a significant void for his son, whom he described as his hero and best friend.
Ryan Seacrest shared that while the upcoming Christmas will be different, the family intends to honor his father's memory by upholding traditions. These include preparing Gary's favorite Caesar salad and raising a glass of his preferred red wine in a heartfelt toast. Seacrest expressed confidence that despite the grief, it will still be a special Christmas.
Gary Seacrest, a devoted husband for 56 years, was also a loving father and grandfather. Earlier in the year, Ryan had become emotional on-air discussing his father's difficult cancer journey and the challenging treatments involved. The family finds solace knowing he is now at peace, free from pain and suffering.
