Ryan Seacrest, the beloved television and radio personality, recently shared heartbreaking news with fans worldwide — his father, Gary Seacrest, has passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
The announcement, posted to social media on October 31, 2025, quickly drew an outpouring of love and condolences from friends, colleagues, and fans across the globe.
In his touching message, Ryan described his father as “a devoted husband, a loving grandfather, and my best friend.” It was clear that Gary’s passing left a profound void in the family, yet Ryan’s words reflected both grief and gratitude — a son honoring a man who had shaped his life in countless ways.
Gary had battled cancer multiple times over the years, facing each recurrence with remarkable resilience. After achieving remission in 2021, the Seacrest family celebrated what they hoped was the end of a long ordeal. But in 2025, the disease returned once more.
Ryan revealed that during a live broadcast of On Air With Ryan Seacrest in July, he received a devastating call from his sister: their father had been admitted to the ICU. Without hesitation, Ryan left the studio and flew straight to Atlanta, Georgia, to be by his father’s side.
He later recalled one of the most difficult nights of his life — when doctors discussed the possibility of emergency surgery. “It was a life or death conversation,” he said. “I saw fear in my father’s eyes for the first time. I had to help him make decisions no one should have to make.”
Ultimately, Gary chose to return home, where he could spend his remaining time surrounded by family. It was a choice rooted in love, dignity, and peace.
