The TV personality confirms his dad Ronald's passing after revealing the latter's battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia on social media back in July 2021.
- Aug 3, 2022
AceShowbiz - Matt Roloff's father Ronald passed away at the age of 84. To offer his final tribute, the "Little People, Big World" star shared a smiling photo of his dad on his Instagram account.
"A sad week for the Roloff Family.. my dad… affectionately known as 'papa' to his 10 grandchildren and his 10 great grandkids peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior yesterday evening," the TV personality wrote in the Monday, August 1 post. "Ron was an amazing Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and inspiration to many."
"He literally loved people and anyone who ever came in contact with him knows that! His love for Jesus was so evident throughout his entire life and certainly in his final hours," Matt added. "With his 'special love of his life (since grade school) his wife of 63 years 'Huny' right by his side … many of us were with him reading his favorite Bible Verses-. I would list one but he had so many favorites!"
"[Some] of his last words to me were telling me how proud he was of the things I had accomplished," Matt went on noting, before quoting the Bible verse John 14:2-3. He then wrote, "What a man and a life well-lived!"
Concluding his lengthy caption, Matt stated, "Thanks to all the grandchildren that were able to race to his bedside and hold his hands with mom and I in his final moments here on earth!!" He added, "love love to all! @jacobroloff45 @zroloff07 @jeremyroloff @mollyjosilvius #lovelove #believeinchristforpeace."
Matt revealed his father's battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia on social media back in July 2021. At that time, he wrote on Instagram, "Dad needs serious chemo treatment for CLL blood cancer... Please wish them both speedy recovery's [sic] and lots of prayers for the Lords healing hand to touch them and continue to keep their unbelievable grace and unshakable spirts alive and well… they will endure!"
