Matthew Broderick looks bleary-eyed as wife Sarah Jessica Parker’s step-father passes away

Matthew Broderick was seen blurry-eyed on Thursday, just before his wife announced her stepfather had died of an “unexpected and rapid illness.”

Sarah Jessica Parker shared the heartbreaking news that her stepfather, Paul Griffin Forste, had passed away Thursday morning, after abruptly leaving a New York City gala the night before to be by his side.

Broderick, 60, appeared dejected as he took a walk in New York City just before she made the announcement. He had a serious look on his face as he exited a building—before entering a subway station and heading into the city.

The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actor wore a gray sweatshirt with the word “Roots” on it and was just for the outing.

Sarah Jessica Parker shared the heartbreaking news that her stepfather, Paul Griffin Forste (pictured in 2008), passed away Thursday morning

Broderick, 60, appeared dejected as he took a walk in New York City

He had a serious look on his face as he exited a building – before entering a subway station and heading into the city

The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actor wore a gray sweatshirt with the word ‘Roots’ on it, and was just for the outing

Fans were concerned about the Sex and the City star, 57, after news hit the web that she was leaving the New York Ballet’s 10th annual Fall Fashion Gala Wednesday night — where she would be honored — moments after she arrived. because of a “devastating family situation.”

Fans were concerned for the star (seen on Tuesday), 57, after news hit the internet that she had left an event shortly after arriving on Wednesday due to a ‘devastating family situation’

Then she revealed that her stepfather had tragically passed away at the age of 76, which the actress’s family told Page six in a statement: “Our family is saddened to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at the age of 76.’

In his final moments, he was surrounded by the love and gratitude of his adored wife, Barbara, aged 54, and children, including Sarah Jessica Parker.

“Paul will be remembered with the spirit of loving-kindness that was his faith, his special joy in his 13 grandchildren and his unwavering belief in making the world a more charitable, tolerant and beautiful place for all.”

SJP’s mother, Barbara Parker, divorced her father, Stephen Parker, when she was only three years old, and soon after remarried Forste, who worked as a truck driver and account manager.

The 57-year-old actress was set to be recognized at the star-studded gala, hosted by the organization in which she serves as vice chairman of the board, on Wednesday night at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City’s Lincoln Center.

Parker would be honored for “her vision and leadership of the Fall Fashion Gala,” alongside a number of Fall Fashion Gala designers and choreographers.

However, one spectator said: Page six that shortly after it started from the stage it was announced that the Hocus Pocus alum had left abruptly due to a “suddenly devastating family situation,” but shared no further details.

Despite her absence, the outstanding event was attended by many other stars, including Julia Fox and Solange Knowles – who made history after becoming just the first black woman to score a ballet for the organization.

The gala comes a day after Parker attended the New York premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 with her husband, Broderick, and her twin daughters Tabitha and Marion, 13, for a rare appearance.

Then she revealed that her stepfather (seen with her mother before his death) had died tragically at the age of 76

The family said Paul will be remembered for his “loving kindness” and “belief in making the world a better place.” Parker’s husband, Matthew Broderick, was seen this morning

SJP would be recognized on Wednesday at the New York Ballet’s 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala. Other guests, including Julia Fox and Solange Knowles, will be featured at the event

SJP’s mother, Barbara Parker, divorced her father, Stephen Parker, when she was three and remarried to truck driver Forste shortly after. She is seen on Tuesday, a day before his death

The gala comes a day after Parker attended the New York premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 with her husband, Broderick, and her twin daughters Tabitha and Marion, 13, for a rare appearance.

Broderick wore a gray suit, while the 13-year-olds, who mostly stayed out of the spotlight, donned a silver, glittery dress and a black dress for the evening.

She’s normally notoriously private about her family life, and the 13-year-olds have mostly stayed out of the spotlight, but she previously revealed that they’re big fans of the Halloween franchise, which is why they may have chosen to join the gathering. live. event with their mother.

“They started watching this movie, I’ll say about three years ago,” she said People earlier this year.

‘They were so excited to meet Bette’ [Midler] and Kathy [Najimy]. Loretta kept asking me, “But wait, are we going to meet them when… [their characters] Winnie and Mary? Or are we going to meet them as Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy?”‘

One of the twins wore a silver sparkly dress on the red carpet, while the other stunned in a black dress with puff sleeves.

They posed next to their mother, who wore a white and purple Kimono-style floral top with pink trousers and matching heels, and their father, who was a neat figure in a sharp gray suit.