Pete Davidson honors father Scott on 9/11 anniversary
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pete Davidson, whose father Scott Davidson died as a NYC firefighter during the Sept. 11 attacks, reflects on fatherhood as he approaches the 25th anniversary of his dad's death and his own 33rd birthday, the age his father was when he died.
- Davidson named his 8-month-old daughter Scottie after his father, a name chosen in agreement with his ex-girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, and plans to share stories about his dad with his daughter in the future.
- The comedian hosted the "NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit" at Madison Square Garden alongside Jon Stewart and appeared in the ABC News special "9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later."
- Michael Strahan, former New York Giants player and "Good Morning America" coanchor, shared his personal connection with Davidson, recalling their meeting at a 2001 ceremony honoring 9/11 first responders and expressing pride in Davidson's work.
