Fans are sending Gabrielle Union love and prayers as she confirmed her father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr.’s passing. The actress shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional post on social media.
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Gabrielle Union Shares Heartfelt Tribute Amid Her Father’s Passing
Late on Saturday night, Gabrielle Union shared the sad news of her father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr.’s passing on Instagram. She posted a video showing throwback moments with him, together with photos of him spending time along with her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, and her husband, Dwyane Wade. In her caption, she told fans he passed away on Friday, April 3 after scuffling with dementia. She said nothing prepared her for the loss and explained how the disease kept her holding onto hope that the person she once knew would return.
“First it’s repeating words or forgetting little things here or there, then BOOM, he can’t swallow or walk. The them that you realize gets smaller and smaller. You hold out hope for sustained eye contact or a smile; even a hand squeeze could make you’re feeling like they may come back to you “normal” at any second. It’s brutal and it’s what he experienced, but it surely wasn’t who he was,” Union wrote.
Union Reflects On Her Dad’s Legacy
Gabrielle Union went on to praise her father, sharing that he made friends all over the place he went and all the time brought life to any room. She highlighted his strong work ethic and reflected on the various lessons he taught her through the years.
“Through every step of his life, my Dad was surrounded by love and support from his ever-growing village. I swear he never met a stranger, just friends he hadn’t met yet. A lifelong, die-hard Nebraska fan, he taught me the values of teamwork, a fierce work ethic, and that you simply are only as strong as your weakest link, so are likely to them first,” Gabrielle continued.
She also called her sisters heroes for his or her unwavering support and thanked the medical teams for giving him the very best care. Union also said she’s going to miss her father but knows his love for her is everlasting. “I do know I’m not the primary or last Daddy’s girl to undergo this, and I’m sending love and healing to anyone suffering the lack of a parent. I do know his love is everlasting and can find me in every realm.”
Social Media Sends Gabrielle Love & Prayers
Instagram user @thegiftofkay wrote, “Wow you truly never know what battles persons are carrying.”
Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Sending condolences this is gloomy 😢”
While Instagram user @simplyjonettad wrote, “The enjoyment he will need to have given you, the grins are demonstrated throughout your face. Sending my condolences 🕊️”
Then Instagram user @createdbydarby wrote, “With Dementia, you lose the person twice. Praying for anyone else’s family that’s been impacted by this horrible disease.”
One other Instagram user @amazingly_jenjen wrote, “It’s brutal 😢😢I’m coping with that with my mom and I cry on a regular basis 🙏🏾💔”
Instagram user @tasha_s_sayless wrote, “Dementia is brutal 😞 Hope there’s a cure someday.”
Then one other Instagram user @kimmymar wrote, “Losing a Parent is devastating 😢. Some take theirs without any consideration !! Love on them while you might have them 🙏🏽”
Finally, Instagram user @w1ll1am_m05l3y wrote, “Very sorry to listen to about your Father’s passing. I send my deepest condolences and please know that your loved ones is in my prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
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