It’s never easy to lose someone you love. Jennifer Garner’s father, William John Garner, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was 85 years old.
Jennifer took to Instagram to announce his death and mark the somber occasion. You can tell she loved him very much. She is so thankful for his role in making her the woman she is today.
“My dad passed peacefully Saturday afternoon,” Jennifer began her post, which also featured photos of her father. “We were with him, singing Amazing Grace as he left us (did we carry him across or scare him away— valid question.) While there is no tragedy in the death of an 85 year old man who lived a healthy, wonderful life, I know grief is unavoidable, waiting around unexpected corners. Today is for gratitude.”
“We are grateful for Dad’s gentle demeanor and quiet strength,” she continued. “For how he teased with a mischievous smile, and for the way he invented the role of all in, ever patient girl dad. We are grateful for his work ethic, leadership and faith.”
William worked as a chemical engineer. Including Jennifer, he had three daughters. The family lived in West Virginia.
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Jennifer took the time to thank her father’s medical team. “There is so much to say about my dad— my sisters and I will never be done talking about how wonderful he was, so bear with us— but for today I share these memories with my appreciation for the kind and brilliant man, father, and grandfather he was, as well as the loving legacy he left behind,” Jennifer concluded. The pictures included childhood memories and family photos. There was also a clip from a Capital One credit card commercial William co-starred in alongside his daughter.
Many celebrity friends sent their well wishes in the comments.
“What a lovely tribute. My condolences to you and your family ,” Kelly Ripa wrote.
“Aw babe sending you my love and prayers for you and your family ,” Eva Longoria commented.
