A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the family of cookbook author Chrissy Teigen as she processes the sudden passing of her father, Ron Teigen. On Wednesday, June 10, the emotional star shared the painful update, revealing that her 86-year-old dad passed away unexpectedly the previous day. In a vulnerable Instagram message, the former model described her morning routine right before her world shattered. “Yesterday I woke up with a daddy and went to bed without one,” Teigen, 40, wrote, describing ordinary chores, like taking a rushed shower, cleaning up toy stuffing, handling business emails, and dressing up for a birthday party, moments before the devastating news. “And then my dad just like … f***ing died,” she candidly added.
The unexpected shock left the television personality frozen, challenging her assumptions about being prepared for the loss. Because she had spent years acknowledging his advanced age, she assumed learning about it wouldn’t collapse her. “I thought that since we talk about it and I’ve come to terms with him always having been an “old dad” that I wouldn’t have fallen to the ground the way I did,” Teigen admitted. Fortunately, she finds solace in a milestone from a few months back. Following a brief vacation, she penned a letter to her father, directly handing him the paper to voice her appreciation for his hard work throughout her childhood.
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Memories of his unique personality are now bringing comfort to the grieving entrepreneur. She jokingly remembered that he harbored a distaste for almost anything that wasn’t an animal, a bass guitar, wood sculpting, swing dancing, YouTube clips, or his family. The star highlighted her massive collection of home footage showcasing him yelling at random situations. In the shared video, Ron can be seen chuckling while venting about a particular fish. “Salmon this, salmon that,” he quipped, prompting Teigen to clarify that while he cherished raising her in the Pacific Northwest, he absolutely despised the seafood.
The close bond between the dynamic father and daughter was well-documented. In 2018, Ron famously honored her birthday by getting an illustration of her face permanently inked onto his arm, just a year before he and her mother, Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen, divorced after over 35 years of marriage. Following the split, Pepper relocated to Thailand, while Ron moved into an assisted living facility near his daughter’s home in Los Angeles. This proximity allowed him to spend his final years regularly interacting with his grandchildren: Luna, 10; Miles, 8; Esti, 3; and Wren, 2.
Supportive words have poured in from both famous colleagues and dedicated internet forums. Her husband, John Legend, left a touching note under the upload. “We love you so much Papa Ron,” the 47-year-old singer wrote, praising the joy of watching him beam with pride around the grandbabies. To support his spouse, Legend immediately pushed back weekend tour dates in New Mexico and Arkansas, altering the August schedule. Celebrities like Jenna Dewan extended wishes, while fans on Reddit expressed profound empathy. One user commented, “Grief is so terrifyingly sudden, her post perfectly captures how a normal day turns into a nightmare.” On X, another fan posted, “The part about the letter made me cry. I’m glad she gave him those words before he left.”
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