Lucy Hale Announces Death of Her Father: 'I'll Love You in This Lifetime & All the Others' - Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip

Lucy Hale has announced some devastating news.

On Monday (July 20), the 37-year-old Pretty Little Liars actress announced that her dad Preston Hale has sadly passed away.

Lucy shared the sad news on Instagram while sharing a lengthy tribute to her dad while also sharing a ton of photos of them from over the years.

“I can’t believe I’m writing this, but my sweet daddy suddenly passed away on Friday,” Lucy began.

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“My dad was mind-numbingly funny, sensitive, and deeply kind,” she continued. “He adored his family, all his grandbabies, his dogs (and mine), his lifelong friends, and my stepmom, Stacy—the love of his life. He was so proud of his career in farming and of his hometown of Milan, Tennessee. A true Southern man with a genuine soul and a love for fishing, hunting, golfing, and farming. I will miss buying him bass pro shop gift cards.”

“And he unconditionally loved me and my sister. He never judged,” Lucy added. “Our relationship took on many forms over the years, but through it all was a deep soul bond. Our last conversation was beautiful. The last time I saw him was beautiful. Our last phone call was perfect.”

Lucy went on to share that her older sister Maggie happened to be in town visiting her when they learned of their father’s passing.

“My sister happened to be in town visiting me in Los Angeles—which is rare—when we got the call,” she detailed. “She was sitting no more than three feet away from me. That’s something only God and my dad could have orchestrated. I can’t imagine receiving that call alone or walking through those first surreal days by myself. I got to be with my sister. He knew I needed her. Thank you, Daddy, for that parting gift.”

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“My spirituality and my beliefs are bringing me so much comfort right now. I know my dad isn’t gone—he’s simply taken a different form. I’ll look for him everywhere, and I know without a doubt that he’ll stay with us. He’ll keep surprising us, sending little signs, and somehow still making us belly laugh,” Lucy wrote. “You are a legend, Daddy. Thank you for the lessons, the memories, the unconditional love, and for being the exact father I needed in this life. I’ll love you in this lifetime and all the others.”

“Watch over us. Rest easy,” she concluded. “And please say a prayer for my step mom Stacy as she navigates this incredibly difficult time.”

Our thoughts are with Lucy Hale and her family during this difficult time. RIP.

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