Hugh Jackman’s father passes away. Actor remembers him as extraordinary

Hugh Jackman took to Twitter to pay tribute to his father, Christopher John Jackman, after his death. The Hollywood star wrote that while there is deep sadness, he is filled with gratitude and love.

Hugh Jackman took to Twitter to announce the sad demise of his father, Christopher John Jackman. The actor shared a photo of his dad and wrote that he was extraordinary. So, while there’s deep sadness, the superstar is filled with gratitude and love. In the early hours of Father’s Day (AU), my Dad peacefully passed away. And whilst there is deep sadness, I’m filled with such gratitude and love. My Dad was, in a word, extraordinary. He devoted his life to his family, his work and his faith. I pray he’s now at peace with God. pic.twitter.com/owdQuXnv6N Taking to Twitter on Monday, September 6, the 56-year-old actor paid a moving tribute to his father. He wrote, “In the early hours of Father’s Day (AU), my Dad peacefully passed away. And whilst there is deep sadness, I’m filled with such gratitude and love. My Dad was, in a word, extraordinary. He devoted his life to his family, his work and his faith. I pray he’s now at peace with God (sic).”