Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Renowned actor Mark Consuelos is mourning the passing of his father, Saul Consuelos.
The sad news was announced by Mark and his wife, Kelly Ripa, on the April 6, 2026, episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”
Saul Consuelos passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, after battling a long illness.
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He described his father as a fascinating and inspiring person.
The family is now working to support each other, especially Mark’s mother, Camilla, during this difficult time. They are even planning to persuade Camilla to move to New York to be closer to the family.
Mark Consuelos emotionally revealed the recent loss of his father.💔 pic.twitter.com/3QpTNOakaj
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A Loving Tribute from the Mark Consuelos Family
Mark Consuelos paid tribute to his father, Saul Consuelos, whom he called “such a fascinating man.”
The memory of his father will always be vivid in Mark's mind. He also revealed that he had the chance to say goodbye to his father before his passing, a moment that meant a lot to him.
Not only Mark Consuelos, but his wife, Kelly Ripa, also expressed her deep sense of loss. Ripa called her late father-in-law "the greatest person I've ever known."
She stated that she would miss Saul every day for the rest of her life, as would Mark and their three children.
"We have been blessed. You have been blessed more because you knew him your full life," Ripa said, addressing Consuelos.
"I only got to know my father-in-law for 31 years, but they were the best 31 years of my life. I can honestly say that I will miss him every day for the rest of my life, as I know you will, as our children will. He was the greatest person I've ever known."
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Remembering Saul Consuelos
Saul Consuelos has an inspiring life story, beginning with his immigration to the United States from Mexico as a teenager.
He then served for 30 years in the US Navy, demonstrating his loyalty to the country he called home.
Mark Consuelos highly praised his father as a prime example of the promise the United States offers to immigrants.
Saul Consuelos was described as dedicated, resilient, and always striving to educate himself.
He was a person who never stopped learning and growing, a value he passed on to his children.
Mark learned a lot from his father, not only through verbal advice but also by observing how he fixed things around the house.
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