During Thursday’s show, Ellen DeGeneres revealed her father, Elliott DeGeneres, passed away this week. He was 92.
The award-winning talk show host said, “In addition to what’s going on in Montecito, I lost my dad this week. He was 92 years old. He had a good, long life.”
In a post on her Instagram page, she added, “It wasn’t unexpected. I was able to say goodbye.”
Watch the clip and see Ellen’s tribute to her father below.
Sending my love and prayers of comfort to Ellen and her family during this difficult time.