Pete Davidson says he is now the age his dad was when he died on 9/11

Fox News • September 11, 2026 • entertainment

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Pete Davidson, now 33—the same age his firefighter father was when he died on 9/11—reflects on the personal impact of the tragedy, especially as a new father to his daughter Scottie, named after his late dad.
To mark 25 years since 9/11, Davidson is participating in a comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden with Jon Stewart, aiming to reclaim the day through humor rather than sadness.
Davidson shares memories of his father, recalling his humor and presence, while expressing the difficulty of facing the anniversary as he reaches his dad's age and raises his own child.
He criticizes the casual use of 9/11 imagery as internet memes by those not personally connected to the tragedy, emphasizing the ongoing emotional weight for families like his.
Davidson also discusses how his mother shielded him from the full reality of his father's death when he was a child, highlighting the lasting family impact of 9/11.

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