In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022

Sarah Jessica Parker and her household members are mourning a devastating loss.

In a connection shared to E! News connected Sept. 29, the actress' household announced her stepdad Paul Griffin Forste passed distant the time earlier astatine the property of 76 "after an unexpected and accelerated illness."

"In his past moments helium was surrounded with the emotion and gratitude of his adored wife Barbara [Forste] of 54 years and children, including Sarah Jessica Parker," the connection continued. "Paul volition beryllium remembered with the tone of loving kindness which was his faith, his peculiar delight successful his 13 grandchildren, and his sustained content successful making the satellite a much charitable, tolerant, and beauteous spot for all."

According to the New York Times, Parker's stepdad, who joined her parent Barbara successful 1968, started his ain trucking institution successful the '80s.

Together, it was him and Barbara who drove Parker and her older brother, Timothy Britten Parker, to 1 of their archetypal Broadway auditions successful New York erstwhile she was conscionable 11 years old. The move would kickstart their illustrious careers for decades to come.