Harry Connick Jr. Mourns Death of His Dad: ‘I Will Miss Him Dearly, but I Know He Is at Peace’
Harry Connick Jr. is thanking his fans for their outpouring of support after the death of his father, Harry Connick Sr.
On Thursday, the actor and singer, 56, shared an Instagram video addressing the loss of his “best friend and hero,” who died on Jan. 25 at the age of 97.
“thanks to everyone for the posts, messages, thoughts and prayers… knowing y’all took the time to think of me and my family meant the world to me… i will miss him dearly, but i know he is at peace and with God now… i am deeply grateful and my heart is full… ❤️,” Connick Jr. wrote in his caption.
According to Louisiana television station Fox 8 Live , Connick Sr. — a longtime district attorney in New Orleans — was laid to rest in his hometown on Wednesday with an impressive “who’s who of the New Orleans legal community” in attendance. The outlet reports that Connick Jr. gave a rendition of “Ave Maria” during the funeral mass as a touching tribute to his father.