Jennifer Garner has had a difficult few years, including her divorce from Ben Affleck, and this was a true tragedy. William Garner, Jennifer Garner\u2019s 85-year-old father, died \u201cpeacefully\u201d on Saturday, March 30.<\/p>\n
Jennifer is grieving. The 51-year-old Suddenly 30 actress wrote on Instagram, \u201cWe were with him, singing \u2018Amazing Grace\u2019 as he left us (did we carry him across or scare him away \u2014 valid question),\u201d according to Page Six.\u201dWhile there is no tragedy in the death of an 85-year-old man who lived a healthy, wonderful life, I know grief is unavoidable, waiting around unexpected corners.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garner expressed \u201cgratitude\u201d for her father\u2019s \u201cgentle demeanor and quiet strength\u201d in her views on his life, despite his death.\u201dFor how he teased with a mischievous smile, and for the way he invented the role of all in, ever patient girl dad,\u201d she went on. \u201cWe are grateful for his work ethic, leadership and faith.\u201d She also thanked the medical team that cared for her father in his final months of life.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour care extended Dad\u2019s life and gave him time to be in his favourite spots \u2014 surrounded by daughters and grandchildren, cheering for his beloved Aggies, captaining a boat, and \u2014 most of all \u2014 next to his wife of 59 years, our Mum,\u201d the actress added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is so much to say about my dad \u2014 my sisters and I will never be done talking about how wonderful he was, so bear with us \u2014 but for today I share these memories with my appreciation for the kind and brilliant man, father, and grandfather he was, as well as the loving legacy he left behind.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garner concluded the poignant statement with a collection of never-before-seen photos from her early years and delightful excursions with her father. Garner recounted memories of their greatest experiences, including family photos and picnics where they shared watermelon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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