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Paula Abdul's Father Dies From Alzheimer's Disease — One Year After She Lost Her Mother

Paula Abdul’s Father Dies From Alzheimer’s Disease — Just Over One Year After Her Mom Passed Away
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April 17 2019, Updated 7:13 p.m. ET

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Paula Abdul is heartbroken over the death of her beloved dad — which came just over one year after her mom passed away, Breaking Celebrity News has exclusively learned.

Harry Abdul, died after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

He was 85.

Paula's mom Lorraine died in January 2018. She was also 85.

"First, Paula's mom dies and now her dad is gone," a friend said, noting, "It's like an emotional one-two punch" for the 56-year-old former American Idol judge.

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Paula tearfully told a pal, "I told my dad once that I'll be 'forever his girl' — just like my song! And I meant it."

UPDATE- After Breaking Celebrity News broke the tragic news, Paula confirmed her father's death on Twitter.

"He had a heart of gold," she gushed along with a sweet video of the two together.

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