Hey there, friends. Our hearts go out to Katharine McPhee during this incredibly difficult time. On Monday, July 16, the beloved former "American Idol" star shared some deeply personal and heartbreaking news with her fans on Instagram. She revealed that her beloved father has passed away, leaving her and her family heartbroken. Let's take a closer look at what she shared and how she's navigating this emotional journey.
In an emotional post, Katharine opened up about the loss of her father, expressing her devastation in a heartfelt message to her followers. "I can’t believe I’m even writing this… But it is with a heavy heart that I share that my sweet sweet Papa left this earth yesterday morning," she wrote alongside a touching selfie of the two. Katharine went on to describe her dad as her "biggest fan" and "biggest champion," always cheering her on with the words, "Give em hell kid!"
View this post on InstagramI can’t believe I’m even writing this…. But it is with heavy heart that I share that my sweet sweet Papa left this earth yesterday morning. We as a family are completely heartbroken and devastated. He was my biggest fan, my biggest champion, always telling me to “Give em hell kid!” He was so kind and caring and made sure we knew how much he loved us. Not sure my heart will ever be the same. I’m so sad he missed my broadway debut. But when I return to the stage next week I hope he can watch it in peace and from up above. Thank you to all my friends who’ve been so loving and supportive these last 48 hours. I love you Papa. I already miss you so much. This hurts. 💔
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Katharine, now 34, continued to share her heart-wrenching thoughts in the post. "He was so kind and caring and made sure we knew how much he loved us," she wrote. "Not sure my heart will ever be the same. I’m so sad he missed my Broadway debut." Despite her grief, Katharine expressed hope that her dad would watch her performance from above when she returns to the stage. She also took a moment to thank her friends for their incredible love and support during this challenging time. "I love you Papa. I already miss you so much. This hurts," she concluded, leaving fans moved by her vulnerability.
A Family Emergency Leads to Broadway Absence
Just days before sharing this devastating news, Katharine revealed on July 14 that she’d have to miss a few performances of her Broadway show, Waitress, due to a family emergency. "Hey my Waitress fans… I’m so so sorry to inform you I will be out this weekend from the shows," she explained in an Instagram post. "I’m having to fly back to LA right now for a family emergency. It breaks my heart to disappoint anyone. Sending all my love." Little did we know at the time just how profound this emergency would turn out to be.
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Katharine and David Foster's Recent Engagement
This heartbreaking news comes just weeks after Katharine and legendary music producer David Foster, 68, announced their engagement. Recalling the magical moment, Katharine shared, "He did it at the top of this mountain in Anacapri." She described the setting as "Totally dark, only stars," before humorously adding, "Thankfully he didn’t push me off the cliff. He said it was one or the other and in the end he spared me." It's clear that David has been a rock for Katharine during this tough time. A source close to the couple told In Touch, "David is different than any other guy she’s dated before. He’s a gentleman." We’re sure he’s been there every step of the way to comfort and support her through this loss.
