Heather Locklear announced the death of her father Bill at age 94 in a heartbreaking post on Wednesday.
The former Melrose Place actress, 62, who is returning for the iconic show’s reboot, shared a touching photo of her beloved father, whom she called “the love of my life.”
She wrote: ‘The bar is very high. The love of my life. The few are the proud. I love you dad. RIP.’
A source said People Bill had been “sick for a while” and was hospitalized in February, adding that “it was obviously a very stressful time for the family.”
Heather had a close bond with her father and in July 2019 she shared a sweet video of her father to commemorate his 90th birthday.
She wrote: “Happy 90th birthday to my hero.”
Heather Locklear announced the death of her father Bill at age 94 in a heartbreaking post on Wednesday (pictured in 1987).
Heather is pictured with her proud father at the 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1995.
His famous friends sent condolences to the star and Tommy Lee wrote: ‘I will miss that man and his beautiful spirit! I’m sorry for your loss and that of your family, Heather.
Dawson’s Creek star Mary-Margaret Humes wrote: ‘I remember meeting him when he was with you many years ago… he was so handsome and kind… sending love to you and your family today. Good luck, sweet dad.