A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the family of cookbook author Chrissy Teigen<\/strong><\/a> 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<\/a>, the former model described her morning routine right before her world shattered. \u201cYesterday I woke up with a daddy and went to bed without one,\u201d 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. \u201cAnd then my dad just like \u2026 f***ing died,\u201d she candidly added.<\/p>\n 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\u2019t collapse her. \u201cI thought that since we talk about it and I\u2019ve come to terms with him always having been an \u201cold dad\u201d that I wouldn\u2019t have fallen to the ground the way I did,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n Instagram\/chrissyteigen<\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019t 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. \u201cSalmon this, salmon that,\u201d he quipped, prompting Teigen to clarify that while he cherished raising her in the Pacific Northwest, he absolutely despised the seafood.<\/p>\n 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 \u201cPepper\u201d 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\u2019s home in Los Angeles<\/a>. This proximity allowed him to spend his final years regularly interacting with his grandchildren<\/a>: Luna, 10; Miles, 8; Esti, 3; and Wren, 2.<\/p>\n Supportive words have poured in from both famous colleagues and dedicated internet forums. Her husband, John Legend<\/strong><\/a>, left a touching note under the upload. \u201cWe love you so much Papa Ron,\u201d the 47-year-old singer wrote, praising the joy of watching him beam with pride around the grandbabies. To support his spouse<\/a>, Legend immediately pushed back weekend tour dates in New Mexico and Arkansas, altering the August schedule. Celebrities like Jenna Dewan<\/strong><\/a> extended wishes, while fans on Reddit expressed profound empathy. One user commented, \u201cGrief is so terrifyingly sudden, her post perfectly captures how a normal day turns into a nightmare.\u201d On X, another fan posted, \u201cThe part about the letter made me cry. I\u2019m glad she gave him those words before he left.\u201d<\/p>\n This story Chrissy Teigen Says \u2018I Went to Bed Without a Dad\u2019 as She Mourns Father Ron\u2019s Sudden Death<\/a> first appeared on InTouch Weekly<\/i><\/a>. Follow InTouch Weekly<\/strong> on Yahoo<\/strong><\/a> so you don\u2019t miss what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Chrissy](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1uGVz.1VP.q1IVmsoNsTVA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/intouchweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chrissy-Teigen-and-Ron-Teigen.avif\"\/)
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