All articles tagged with #father
Lionel Messi published an open letter to his late father, Jorge Messi, expressing grief and admitting he’s unsure how much longer he’ll continue playing football; the note reflects how his father’s death has prompted soul-searching and comes as Messi remains under contract with Inter Miami with no retirement announcement yet.
A journalist quits his job to travel with his father after his mother’s death, but his plans are upended when his dad falls ill and dies of pancreatic cancer within 10 days; a year of grieving, settling affairs, and managing finances and health coverage follows, and he now intends to return to work and redirect his energy back into journalism.
A Washington Post guest columnist undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer longs for her Holocaust-survivor father’s guidance and voice. As she confronts fear, she reflects on his endurance and learns a deeper lesson about resilience and meaning, reframing her own battle with cancer beyond statistics.
A father and his two 10-year-old twin boys were found dead in Canoga Park in an apparent murder-suicide; police say the father is believed responsible and investigators are examining a possible motive as evidence is collected at the scene.
Police say a man and his twin 10-year-old sons were found dead after a shooting in Canoga Park in what is believed to be a murder-suicide; the suspect, who is dead, is believed to be the father, and investigators are continuing to gather details.
A Muscatine man is accused of killing multiple family members in a domestic-related shooting spree at two homes and a business, with his son publicly expressing love and grief for his father as investigators share details of the case.
A Washington, D.C. father tells 7News he shielded his children during a teen brawl inside a Chipotle, describing the moment as an ambush as bystanders and staff helped and police arrived to handle the incident.
Police say 34-year-old Jerry Stark attacked his infant son inside a Memphis Wings restaurant, squeezing the child until he turned blue and biting him on the cheek; bystanders restrained him and paramedics rushed the baby to a hospital for a facial injury. Stark was arrested on domestic assault causing bodily harm and is due in court; investigators say the mother had previously reported he pushed her from a moving vehicle and fled with their son, while Stark claimed the family was trying to kill him and asked for help.
Charlize Theron reveals in a New York Times interview that she is no longer haunted by the night her mother shot her alcoholic father to protect them; the incident also involved Theron’s uncle, and her mother chose to move on, a decision Theron says strengthened their bond and helped her survive the trauma.
Kanye West and Travis Scott release the track “Father” as part of West’s new album Bully, delivering a soulful, dusty sample-driven beat with heavy synth bass and braggadocious verses from Ye and a faster, clearer verse from La Flame; the song is now streaming on the Bully album, released March 28, 2026.
A Lakewood man shot and killed his wife and his 17-year-old daughter, then fired at his 19-year-old eldest daughter who survived unharmed before killing himself; a gun was recovered and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Charlotte Church credits her father with helping her navigate childhood fame and credits his support and influence with saving her life, especially amid his ongoing battle with a terminal illness.
The author recounts the emotional experience of finally meeting her biological father after nearly three decades, only to face the grief of losing him shortly after, highlighting the complex feelings of connection and loss.
The author reflects on her father's diagnosis and death from colon cancer, highlighting his profound response to her question of 'Why him?' with 'Why not me?', which taught her to accept life's unpredictability and to live boldly. Her story emphasizes the importance of early cancer screening and the life lessons learned from her father's resilience and perspective.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared that her father, civil rights activist Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, was proud to be on Nixon's enemies list, reflecting his commitment to democracy and activism, which she attributes to her family background.