Kelly Ripa’s Family ‘Heartbroken’ After Mark Consuelos’ Loss

Kelly Ripa says family is “heartbroken” after Mark Consuelos lost his father, sharing details about their kids' first experience with grief. The Kelly Ripa’s Family ‘Heartbroken’ After Mark Consuelos’ Loss first appeared on The Blast

Mark Consuelos is mourning the loss of his father, Saul Consuelos. The “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host revealed the heartbreaking news during the Monday, April 6 episode of the talk show, sharing that his father “passed away peacefully” on March 23 following a long illness.

Kelly Ripa Says Family Is ‘Heartbroken’ As Kids Experience First Major Loss

Standing beside him, wife and co-host Kelly Ripa became visibly emotional as she honored her father-in-law. “I can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life,” she said. “He really is so symbolic of everything you are.”

Ripa also opened up about how deeply the loss has impacted the couple’s three children, Michael Consuelos, Lola Consuelos, and Joaquin Consuelos, noting this marks their first experience with such grief. “This is the first loss they’ve ever experienced in their lives,” she said, reflecting on how meaningful it was that they had the chance to grow up with their grandfather.

“You got to have deep, meaningful conversations [with them],” she added, emphasizing the special bond they shared.

Mark Consuelos Reflects On Lessons Learned From His Father

As he remembered his dad, Consuelos shared how Saul’s hands-on parenting style shaped him into the man he is today. “If you asked him what time it was, he would tell you how to build a watch,” he joked.

“There were a lot of lectures… and I learned so much,” Consuelos continued, explaining how his father would make him watch and participate in fixing things around the house.

“I learned the most by just watching him,” he said, adding that those lessons still serve him today.

Saul Consuelos’ Inspiring Journey From Mexico To U.S. Military Service

Consuelos also reflected on his father’s remarkable life story, from immigrating to the United States as a teenager to serving his country for decades. “He came here from Mexico in his early teens,” he said. “He served his country for 30 years… ended up at Special Operations Command in Tampa.”

Saul went on to pursue higher education while raising his family, earning his master’s degree, and continuing to learn throughout his life. “If you’re going to put a face to an immigrant, he would be the prime example of what this country promises people,” Consuelos added.

Kelly Ripa Honors Father-In-Law As Family’s ‘Living Legacy’

Ripa also shared just how involved Saul was in their family life, often stepping in to help raise their children while Consuelos worked. “He was very involved,” she said, recalling how he frequently attended school events and even traveled with the family to support them.

At times, his presence was so constant that people assumed he was her husband. “They were like, ‘Is this your new husband?’” She joked. “And I was like, ‘No, that was my father-in-law.’”

She went on to call Consuelos and his siblings their father’s “living legacy.”

Mark Consuelos Says Broadway Role Helped Him Through Grief

The “Riverdale” alum revealed he was able to say goodbye to his father while rehearsing for his Broadway play Fallen Angels, describing the experience as a “welcomed distraction.”

“I knew I had to keep on going,” he said. “And I know he’s there watching.”

Kelly Ripa Shares Emotional Final Message

Closing out the tribute, Ripa delivered a heartfelt message to both her husband and his late father.

“You’re the strongest person I know. You continually inspire me every day,” she told Consuelos. “All of the good things that I love about you, I loved those same things about your dad. So I just want to say thank you… for everything you gave to us.”

As the Mark Consuelos family navigates life after Saul’s passing, their focus has now shifted to supporting his mother, Camilla Consuelos. “We gotta take care of mom,” Mark shared, revealing they’re hoping to convince her to relocate closer to them in New York. “We’re trying to convince my mom to move to New York… she’s such a character, she’s stubborn.”

Never missing a chance to lighten the mood, Kelly Ripa joked about putting Camilla in front of the camera. “Yeah! Cooking with Camilla! Put her to work!” Ripa teased. “Enough of this life of leisure!”

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