THE FINAL MISSION: Ryan Seacrest Breaks Down Recounting The Sacred Last Words Whispered By His Father Who Succumbed to Prostate Cancer

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and deeply resonated with global audiences, veteran television star Ryan Seacrest—recently named the new host of Wheel of Fortune—has opened up about the final, most sacred, and painful moments of his life: the death of his beloved father after a long and tenacious battle with prostate cancer.

The passing of his father on October 31st was more than a profound personal loss. Through emotional words shared on his podcast, Seacrest transformed his private grief into a moment of universal human connection, revealing the deeply moving final words of his father, a solemn mission he will carry for the rest of his life.

By the Bedside: The Difficult Final Moments

Ryan Seacrest flew to Atlanta, where he grew up, to be by his father’s side during his last days. He described the experience as the most difficult and strange combination of feelings he has ever felt. It was a terrifying dichotomy between boundless love and the harsh reality of witnessing a loved one slowly slip away.

“He was in Atlanta, where we grew up. I was by his bedside over the last several days. I was by his bedside as he left us,” Seacrest shared, voice thick with emotion. He, his mother, and his sister shared those final hours. “My mother was by his bedside. My sister, we held his hand. We kissed his forehead. We watched every last moment with our father.”

This absolute family support is clear evidence of their deep bond. But it was the final words his father spoke that truly elevated this story into an emotional testament of family devotion.

The Last Command: “Take Care of Your Mom”

In the final hours, as the family sat quietly by the bed, the father feebly whispered his last words of love.

“In his last hours, as we just sat there, he weakly mumbled that he loved us,” Seacrest recounted. “I remember him saying—I can see him laying in the bed. I can see his mouth slowly moving to the words, ‘I love this family.’”

But the next sentence was the one that has brought millions to tears.

“He looked over at me and he… The power of the contact of eyes and his eyes were barely open, but he looked over at me and he said, ‘Take care of your mom.’”

The father then delivered a similar message to Seacrest’s sister and her husband: “Take care of Flora, my granddaughter.” Then, literally a few seconds later, he closed his eyes and said, “I’ve got to go.”

These final words were more than a farewell; they were a heavy and sacred spiritual testament. The father didn’t just want to express his love, but to place an everlasting responsibility on the shoulders of his famous son—a duty to the wife who had been his companion for 56 years. For Seacrest, this is a promise he is bound to keep, a guiding principle for his life moving forward.

The Long Battle and the Enduring Legacy

On Instagram, Seacrest officially announced the sad news, expressing his heartbreak while finding solace: “My mom, sister and I have peace knowing he is in a better place and free of any pain or suffering.” He celebrated his father as a devoted husband for 56 years, an incredible “Papa” to his granddaughter Flora, and his best friend.

His father’s battle with prostate cancer brought about some of the most difficult times for the family. Seacrest previously spoke about the helplessness of watching his father suffer, experience remission, and then unexpectedly decline when the disease returned.

“When you see a parent suffering and when you see them going through this and you don’t understand it yourself, you’re just listening to all the different doctors and trying to make sense of what they’re trying to suggest and do,” Seacrest once said. These painful experiences helped him connect even more deeply with his parents.

Ryan Seacrest’s story is not just celebrity news; it is a profound narrative of family love conquering sickness and death. His father’s legacy is not material wealth, but the Mission of Care he bestowed upon his son. Now, as Wheel of Fortune prepares to welcome its new host, audiences know that behind Seacrest’s characteristic cheerful smile lies a sacred duty, whispered in the final moments of a life well-lived.

Please keep Seacrest and his family in your prayers as they navigate this difficult time and seek to honor their great father’s memory.