Nico Santos Opens Up About His Stepfather’s Death From COVID-19 While His Mother Still Battles The Disease

Nico Santos has opened up about the “devastating” loss of his stepfather from COVID-19.

The “Crazy Rich Asians” actor spoke about his death in an Instagram post and how his mother is still fighting the coronavirus.

“He was a kind, caring man. Friendly to a fault. He always greeted strangers walking past him with a chipper ‘Good Morning!’ and a big smile. He had a great laugh that filled the room with joy,” he wrote.

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Santos added, “The loss of my stepfather is devastating but what has gutted me is that this pandemic has kept my family apart.”

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This is my stepdad Sonny and my mom Tita. My Tito Sonny passed away yesterday after losing his battle with COVID-19. He was a kind, caring man. Friendly to a fault. He always greeted strangers walking past him with a chipper ‘Good Morning!’ and a big smile. He had a great laugh that filled the room with joy. My mom is also fighting COVID-19. For the time being, she has not required hospitalization. The loss of my stepfather is devastating but what has gutted me is that this pandemic has kept my family apart. We were unable to be with him during his last days. I can’t hold my mother as she mourns her husband. I can’t hug my brother as he contemplates a world without his father. I can’t wipe away the tears from my nephews’ eyes as they wonder why their Lolo Sonny isn’t here anymore. I want to thank everyone of you who offered up prayers, love and assistance to our family during this difficult time. Please continue to pray and send healing energy to my mom. I hope all of you are staying safe and healthy. Rest In Peace Tito Sonny. I love you.

A post shared by Nico Santos (@nicosantos) on Mar 28, 2020 at 10:21pm PDT

As many others who have lost loved ones to the disease, Santos noted that one of the hardest things is not being able to see the person before they die and how he “can’t hold my mother as she mourns her husband.”

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“I can’t hug my brother as he contemplates a world without his father. I can’t wipe away the tears from my nephews’ eyes as they wonder why their Lolo Sonny isn’t here anymore,” he said.

Santos ended his post, writing, “I want to thank everyone of you who offered up prayers, love and assistance to our family during this difficult time. Please continue to pray and send healing energy to my mom.”

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