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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.
He also shared that he learned practical skills from his father and was able to say goodbye before his passing. Mark noted that his father's death occurred while he was in rehearsals for his Broadway play, Fallen Angels, which he found a welcome distraction. Ripa concluded by expressing her admiration for Mark's strength and their shared love for his father.
