Mark Consuelos Honors Father's Memory on Broadway

0:00On April 6th, Mark Consuelos just shared some tough news on live with Kelly and Mark. His dad, Saul Consuelos, passed away on March 23rd after a long fight with illness. Mark broke it down on the April 6th episode, saying it happened two weeks earlier and that his father went peacefully. At 55, Mark called him a fascinating man who shaped his life big time. Saul immigrated from Mexico as a teenager and built a family legacy here. Kelly Ripa, Mark's wife of 29 years, got emotional too, calling him the greatest person she's ever known. She said he's symbolic of everything Mark stands for, and those 31 years she knew him were the best of her life. The couple talked about how blessed their kids. Michael at 28, Lola at 24, and Joaquin at 23 were to have him as a grandpa. This marked their first real loss, and it hit them hard. Kelly reminded everyone how lucky they were with three grandparents still around. Mark reflected on the skills his dad taught him, like being handy around the house, which

1:03Kelly backed up. He made it down to say goodbye, right before jumping into rehearsals for his Broadway debut in Fallen Angels. That shows been a solid distraction through the grief, keeping him moving forward. Mark figures his dad's watching from above, proud as ever. You've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.