Hugh Jackman's Dad Christopher Dead At 84, Passes Away On Australian Father's Day
Sept. 6 2021, Published 10:34 a.m. ET
Hugh Jackman's father, Christopher John Jackman, has died.
The 52-year-old actor made the sad announcement, revealing Christopher's passing happened on Australian Father's Day.
Taking to his social media on Monday, Hugh told his 30 million Instagram followers the emotional news.
Posting a smiling photo of his father, The Greatest Showman star said, "In the early hours of Father’s Day (AU), my Dad peacefully passed away."
Continuing by making sure everyone knows that while "there is deep sadness," he is "filled with such gratitude and love."
Paying tribute to the man his dad was, Hugh ended his heartbreaking statement by writing, "My Dad was, in a word, extraordinary. He devoted his life to his family, his work and his faith. I pray he is now at peace with God."
Hugh has been able to spend quality time with Christopher over the past several months. The actor returned to Australia from New York City where he had been prepping for his Broadway comeback in June.
