Former NFL player and ESPN host Pat McAfee shared the tragic news that his father-in-law, Bob, unexpectedly passed away after previously being hospitalized with an infection. The sudden loss has left McAfee and his family reeling, emphasizing the importance of expressing love to loved ones.
Former NFL player and current ESPN host Pat McAfee has shared the devastating news that his father-in-law, Bob, unexpectedly passed away this week after battling an infection in the hospital. The tragic loss has left McAfee and his family heartbroken and has served as a stark reminder of the importance of cherishing time with loved ones.
During Tuesday's broadcast of "The Pat McAfee Show," the former Indianapolis Colts kicker revealed that his father-in-law had been hospitalized in Indiana, where he had been fighting an infection. Doctors had initially informed the family that Bob would be discharged on Sunday, but on Monday, McAfee said the family was "blindsided" by the sudden turn in his condition.
Pat McAfee's Father-in-Law Passes Unexpectedly, Leaving Devastating Loss
"Yesterday was a day that is obviously a day that'll be remembered forever in our family because my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly after the show ended yesterday, in a hospital here in Indianapolis, Indiana," McAfee said on Tuesday's show. "We were all in high hopes with incredible optimism, and then yesterday, literally as the show was ending, my wife calls me and says that I have to get to the hospital because there had been an emergency."
McAfee continued, "Whenever something blindsides an entire family like that, obviously, it can be wildly devastating."
Pat McAfee's Father-in-Law Passes Unexpectedly, Leaving Devastating Loss
The tragic loss of his father-in-law serves as a poignant reminder to McAfee and his audience to always express love to their loved ones. "Last night was obviously a very difficult night for our family," he said. "And it was a nice reminder to — and thankfully my wife and her mom, with her dad, the last things they said to Bob, who was a great man, was 'I love you.' And I think this is a nice piece of perspective and a moment to tell everybody, 'Hey, tell your people you love them. You literally have no idea what's going to come.' It can literally be the last time you see somebody anytime you see them."
McAfee, who was absent from "Monday Night RAW" following the news of his father-in-law's passing, emphasized the importance of Tuesday's show for his own emotional well-being. "A lot of people tell us that our show helps them escape from things and get away from things — well that's what it is for me today and I can't thank you all enough," he said. "And my wife and her mom, I love you."
The sudden and unexpected loss of Bob has cast a shadow over McAfee's family and has served as a reminder of the fragility of life. McAfee's message to cherish time with loved ones and to express appreciation is a poignant one, resonating with anyone who has experienced the pain of loss.
