Chrissy Teigen's dad dies as model says she 'fell to the ground' after hearing the news
Chrissy Teigen's dad dies as model says she 'fell to the ground' after hearing the news
Ellie Hook Thu, June 11, 2026 at 7:45 AM UTC
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Chrissy Teigen's father has died (Image: Getty)
Chrissy Teigen has announced the death of her beloved father, Ron Teigen Sr.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, June 10, the model shared a short clip of her dad talking about raising her in Snohomish County, Washington. In the accompanying caption, Chrissy, who is married to John Legend, shared that Ron died at 86 on Tuesday, June 9.
"Yesterday I woke up with a daddy and went to bed without one," she began. "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. I've thought about this phone call for years." It comes as Chrissy previously defended Meghan Markle.
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Chrissy went on to recall that she wrote a letter to her dad expressing how "grateful" she was and delivered it to him a few months ago.
"I am forever grateful for the moment I handed him the letter, and all our years before," the 40-year-old continued, before listing some of her father's favorite things.
"If you didn't know my dad, my dad hated nearly everything in the world that wasn't a bass guitar, swing dancing, wood carving, animals, YouTube, or his family," she shared.
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The model added, "I have hundreds and hundreds of videos of him just being mad at things he isn't even doing, watching, or eating. They make me so happy now."
In addition, the Star Search judge promised to talk to her dad "every night," before declaring, "God I love you so much. Thank you for being such a great dad. Until we complain again."
In response, Chrissy's husband expressed his sadness over the loss of "Papa Ron." The couple, who married in 2013, share four children.
"I'm so glad you got to spend so much time with your grandbabies. I loved seeing you beam with pride at the beautiful family you helped create," he penned.
John has also decided to postpone his A Night of Songs & Stories shows scheduled for this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
"I was so looking forward to being with you this weekend for an Evening of Songs & Stories, but we have had a death in our family and I need to be home with them.
"I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and I sincerely hope I'll see you in August," the All of Me hitmaker announced via his Instagram Story.
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
