Dominic Purcell has announced the tragic news of the death of his father Joseph at the age of 80.
The Prison Break actor, 54, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the poignant update, two weeks after sharing that his father had been admitted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin with unspecified health problems.
Dominic shared a photo of himself and wife Tish Cyrus, 56, posing with his late father, and wrote a lengthy caption honoring his father’s legacy as a “highly respected” patriarch.
“My father passed away tonight,” he began, before praising the medical professionals who cared for Joseph during his time in the hospital.
‘For what it’s worth. As a father, I believe the greatest gift he can receive from his child is knowing that he is deeply loved. Deeply respected,” he continued.
Dominic Purcell announced the news of the death of his father Joseph at the age of 80 on Tuesday. He shared this throwback photo of himself (center) posing with wife Tish Cyrus (left) and father Joseph (right) alongside a heartbreaking caption
‘Surely a father’s only wish for his child is that he grows, prospers and improves. That was his wish. It became reality. I know very clearly that I cannot beat him, but I can try to be like him.”
Dominic also spoke fondly of Tish’s close relationship with her father-in-law, writing, “To my beautiful wife. It’s very easy to love you. It’s very simple.’
‘The bond and deep love you had for my father, and he for you (both of you) was amazing. “When he said, ‘What have I done to deserve these two beautiful angels?’” he wrote.
Dominic also spoke fondly of Tish’s close relationship with her father-in-law, writing, “To my beautiful wife. It’s very easy to love you. It’s something simple’
The Australian actor also thanked his wife (who is Miley Cyrus’ mother) for performing music for Joseph during his hospital stay, writing: ‘The songs were perfect. They brought him peace in his last hours. It was a nice gesture. Thank you.’
Continuing his heartbreaking essay, Dominic went on to praise Joseph for showing “courage, dignity and stoicism” in the face of “great pain.”
Dominic said he hopes Joseph’s strength, dignity and humility will be honored by his father’s many grandchildren.
The Australian actor also thanked his wife (who is Miley Cyrus’ mother) for performing music for Joseph during his hospital stay, writing: ‘The songs were perfect. They brought him peace in his last hours. It was a nice gesture. Thank you’
‘VIVAMUS, MORIENDUM EST. (Let us live, for we must die). Come with mommy, daddy. Your loving son Dom,” he concluded.
Tish quickly expressed her sadness in the comments and revealed the origin of the happy family photo Dominic used in his post.
‘The day this photo was taken was one of the best days of my life. Dom and I got our marriage license and then walked down Sunset Blvd with Joe,” wrote Tish, who married Dominic last year.
‘He was so happy and full of life. It’s a day I will never forget. Knowing Joe meant loving him. The kindest and gentlest soul I will ever know. Him being loved is something I will never take for granted.”
The sad news comes come after recent reports that the Cyrus family argues Behind the scenes.
Late last month, Dominic uploaded this black and white photo of himself standing outside the hospital as he visited his father
Tish married Prison Break actor Dominic in August 2023 following her split from her husband of 28 years Billy Ray.
While some family members, like daughter Miley, attended the wedding, Tish’s children Noah and Braison were absent from the nuptials – fueling speculation of a rift at the time.
According to a DailyMail.com insider, Noah’s absence from the wedding was not a choice, but the result of Tish not inviting her.
His family troubles come after recent reports that the Cyrus family are feuding behind the scenes after Tish’s daughter Noah (left) failed to attend her and Dominic’s wedding.
We weekly then published a report claiming that Tish had ‘stolen’ Dominic from 24-year-old Noah, who was said to ‘saw’ the actor when her mother started chasing him.
‘Noah has always craved attention because she didn’t get it growing up. Tish was always so Miley-sided because that’s where the money was,” the source claimed.
“Miley and Tish are like sisters and Noah has always been jealous of this because she has never had the bond with Tish that Miley has.”
According to a DailyMail.com insider, Noah’s absence from the wedding was not a choice, but rather the result of Tish not inviting her
However, it has since been claimed that Miley Cyrus’ sister ‘never dated Dominic’ and she has been accused by family insiders of ‘fabricating’ the relationship to ‘paint herself as the victim’ in her ongoing feud with Tish.
It has since been claimed that Tish is keen to rekindle a relationship with Noah.
“Tish definitely still wants to be in a relationship with Noah,” a source said American weekly. “She hopes they can get over this.”