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After daughter’s suicide, dad shares emotional message to ‘help at least one person’

Friday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A dad mourning the loss of his 26-year-old daughter is sharing an emotional message on mental health. David Sheats shared on Instagram that his daughter, Savannah Sheats, died by suicide. "I've been reluctant to express that, but I think it's important," he wrote... Read More.

Dad of three gets help from Jason Momoa in race to find bone marrow donor

Wednesday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Travis Snyder is in a fight for his life as he races to find a bone marrow donor in his seven-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that worsens quickly if not treated, according to the National Cancer... Read More.

‘I Love My Dad’ proves truth is stranger — and funnier — than fiction

Wednesday, August 17 by ABC News

Have you ever been catfished by your dad? James Morosini has. He's the writer, director, and star of the new film I Love My Dad, which is in theaters and streaming on demand now. The movie, which Morosini describes as as "almost a modern Mrs. Doubtfire," follows "an estranged father... Read More.

Paul Sorvino, ‘Goodfellas’ actor and Mira Sorvino’s dad, has died at 83

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

Paul Sorvino, known for his role as mobster Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas, as well as for being the father of actress Mira Sorvino, has died at age 83. Sorvino's publicist Roger Neal confirmed the news and released a statement from Sorvino’s wife, Dee Dee Sorvino, who... Read More.

Dad with rare cancer fights to get lifesaving treatment

Wednesday, July 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York man is determined not to give up when it comes to fighting the rare disease he's been living with the last two years. Anthony Di Laura first noticed something was unusual back in the summer of 2020. "I was having... Read More.

10-year-old twins help rescue dad from drowning

Wednesday, July 6 by ABC News

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- A father from Alabama is counting his blessings after his twin sons' quick thinking helped save his life last month. Brad Hassig was doing underwater meditation exercises at his home swimming pool, something he said he'd done numerous times before. "We were just... Read More.

After 18-month-old dies in hot car, dad dies by apparent suicide: Police

Wednesday, June 29 by ABC News

(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) -- A Virginia father died by an apparent suicide after finding his son dead inside his hot car, authorities said. It appears the father accidentally left the 18-month-old in the car for at least three hours on Tuesday, leading to the child's death,... Read More.

“I love you infinitely, dad”: Bob Saget’s daughter Lara posts loving Father’s Day tribute

Monday, June 20 by ABC News

On her first Father's Day without her famous dad, Bob Saget, the beloved comedian's daughter, Lara, remembered him on Instagram with a sweet message. With a throwback photo of the pair together, 32-year-old Lara Saget noted, "My dad wasn't just my dad, he was my... Read More.

“Thank you for everything”: Ray Liotta’s daughter Karsen posts Instagram tribute to her late dad

Friday, June 10 by ABC News

Karsen Liotta, the 23-year-old daughter of Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, posted a tribute to him on Instagram Thursday, following his untimely death last month. On a throwback photo of herself as a young girl, being carried by her famous father, she... Read More.

Orlando mother charged with husband’s death after 2-year-old son finds weapons and shoots dad

Tuesday, June 7 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- A 28-year-old Florida mother on probation for child neglect has been charged in her husband's death after authorities alleged her 2-year-old son found an unsecured handgun in their Orlando home and fatally shot his dad in the back. Marie Ayala was being... Read More.

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