Mark Consuelos emotionally announces death of his father: 'Greatest person I've ever known,' Kelly Ripa says
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Key Points:
- Mark Consuelos announced the death of his father, Saul Consuelos, who passed away peacefully after a long illness while he and Kelly Ripa were on hiatus from their show Live With Kelly and Mark.
- Saul Consuelos immigrated from Mexico as a teenager, served 30 years in the U.S. Navy including special operations, and earned a master's degree, embodying the American immigrant success story.
- Kelly Ripa expressed deep admiration for Saul, highlighting his role in supporting their family and noting the emotional impact of his loss on their three children.
- Mark Consuelos shared that he was able to say goodbye to his father and found solace in continuing rehearsals for his Broadway role in Fallen Angels during this difficult time.
- Out of respect for Saul Consuelos' privacy, the family has requested that media coverage be limited to Mark's remarks shared on the show.
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