Chrissy Teigen Mourns Father Ron's Sudden Death
An unexpected loss has the internet's most candid celebrity family — and its fans — in mourning.
Fame & Fortune Desk · June 11, 2026 · Based on reporting by Entertainment Weekly
Chrissy Teigen is grieving the sudden loss of her father, Ron Teigen Sr., who died Wednesday of undisclosed causes, Billboard reports. The cookbook author and TV personality shared the news in an emotional tribute, calling the death unexpected.
Husband John Legend posted his own remembrance of the man the family called 'Papa Ron,' per Entertainment Weekly. He is comforting Teigen as the tributes pour in. The couple have long shared their family life openly with fans -- they're among the most followed in celebrity culture. The outpouring of support Thursday showed how deeply that candor connects.
