Kristen Davis She is mourning the death of her father Keith Davis.
Keith, who adopted Kirsten, 59, when she was a toddler after marrying her mother, Dorothy, died in September aged 88 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Kristen took to Instagram on Monday, Nov. 18, to reflect on her life.
“My father passed away recently and the family gathered to celebrate his life for which he left detailed instructions,” And just like that The star wrote. “It was a beautiful celebration with a jazz band. We all learned new things about him, because he leads. [sic] An extraordinary life.”
Kristen comments on the success that Keith has found giving talks around the world about his research in psychology “after being born in a cabin on a river in North Carolina.” She noted his passion for teaching and praised his mother for being Keith’s caretaker during his decades-long battle with Parkinson’s.
“I think of the dedication with which my mother took care of him (and her doctors and nurses and home health care!) and I am so grateful for her support, and she The tenacity shown in a very real and difficult struggle,” Kristen wrote. “I know many of you are probably caring for people in your life, and I know how. [much] Takes love and energy. Thinking of our whole family and especially my mother. We love you dad and we are so thankful that you brightened our lives and left us so much ♥️.
Kristen’s AJLT The costar Cynthia Nixon Leave a message of support in the comments section.
“Kristen, this is so beautiful. She would be so proud to be honored in this way by you. And I know it means a lot to your mom, too. There were such soldiers at work, I can imagine how difficult it is. [must] Have been,” Nixon, 58, wrote. “You are and have always been such a wonderful daughter to both of your parents, just as you are an amazing mother to both of your children. I know how much your mom needs your support on top of everything else on your plate. I hope you can take the time to be good to yourself and the space to grieve for him. I love you 💗”
An online obituary for Keith says he taught at Princeton University, the University of Colorado, Rutgers University and the University of South Carolina.
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“He was most proud of his accomplishments as a teacher and researcher, with more than 120 publications,” the obituary continued.
Kristen previously praised Keith via Instagram in June, calling him a “great dad and super grandpa.” The actress has two adopted children: daughter Gemma and son Wilson.
In addition to paying tribute to Keith, Kristen also shared a video. Michael J. Fox Talking about his advocacy for people with Parkinson’s disease. The actor, now 63, was diagnosed with the neurological disorder when he was 29.
“My dad loved @michaeljfoxorg,” Kristen wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, along with the clip. “He is so inspiring and so knowledgeable for Parkinson’s patients and their families ❤️❤️❤️.”
