What a devastating time for Tara Reid.
On Friday, Tara took to Instagram to reveal her beloved father Thomas Reid has passed away. The sad news comes on the heels of numerous stars losing their lives in 2016.
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While the actress didn’t go into details about her poppa’s death, she did manage to pen a beautiful and emotional tribute in his honor, even going as far to coin Thomas as her “hero”.
The American Pie star gushed:
“My dad was so supportive, kind, strong, and my hero. He was my heart, my soul, and my entire world. I love you and will miss you so much daddy! #RIPDADDYREID.”
So heartbreaking.
Check out the full post (below):
Today, I’ve received terrible news that my father, Thomas Reid, has passed away. He was a man full of life, love, wisdom, and strength. He was not only fun and in good spirits, but he was also one of the best story tellers I’ve ever heard. My dad was so supportive, kind, strong, and my hero. He was my heart, my soul, and my entire world. I love you and will miss you so much daddy!├░┼╕╦£┬ó#RIPDADDYREID ├░┼╕ΓÇÖ┼ôA photo posted by Tara Reid (@tarareid) on Dec 30, 2016 at 2:17am PST
Wow, we can’t even begin to imagine the pain Reid is feeling right now.
We hope she’s surrounded by numerous loved ones and friends during this harrowing time.
Stay strong, Tara.
[Image via Instagram.]