'Saved by the Bell] star Tiffani Thiessen shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, paying tribute to her late father, Frank Thiessen, who recently passed away at 85.
- May 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Tiffani Thiessen, best known for her role in "Saved by the Bell", recently revealed the heartbreaking loss of her father, Frank Thiessen, at the age of 85. Sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram, Thiessen honored her father by uploading a series of nostalgic photos and penning a touching tribute.
In her moving Instagram post, Tiffani painted a vivid picture of her father's life, emphasizing his passion for numerous things, from "animals, plants, chocolate, jazz" to "lottery tickets, cars, watches," and "good Italian pasta." However, she made it clear that his greatest love was always his family. "He was a quiet man, but was never quiet about showing his love for us," she wrote.
Tiffani fondly remembered her father as having "a sweet sense of humor" and being "the utmost gentleman." She added, "Everybody who knew my Dad LOVED him. He truly had a heart of gold." Alongside these heartwarming words, she shared touching images of Frank from different stages of his life - as a young father to a loving grandfather to her children, Holt and Harper.
The actress expressed her deep sorrow over her father's passing but found solace in knowing he was at peace. "Daddy, I am heartbroken you are gone," she wrote with raw emotion. "However, I know you are at peace now, and that brings me comfort."
Tiffani's commitment to looking after her mother, as her father did for over six decades, was evident when she promised, "I will watch over Mom and take care of her as you did for over 60 years."
Expressing immense gratitude, she continued, "Thank you for being a wonderful Dad and Gramps and being there for us. But most of all, thank you for loving me like you always did. No matter what, you had my back and were my biggest fan. I loved making you proud. I love you, Daddy. We miss you so much."
The tribute, filled with love and loss, generated an outpouring of support. Fellow "Saved by the Bell" cast member Mario Lopez shared his condolences, saying, "God Bless you and the family Tiff. Losing a parent is so incredibly hard. I can't imagine your pain and grief at this time… Love you honey, sending nothing but love."
Tiffani's husband, Brady Smith, echoed this sentiment by vowing, "Love you, Mr. T. Grateful to spend so many years with you. I promise to take good care of @tiffanithiessen."
Earlier this year, Tiffani celebrated her father's 85th birthday with an Instagram post, reflecting on another year around the sun for her beloved dad. "Happy 85th Birthday Daddy! Another year around the sun and another candle added to your cake," she wrote with affection.
Tiffani Thiessen's heartfelt tribute encapsulates the deep bond she shared with her father, painting a picture of a loving, devoted man whose legacy of love and kindness will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
