Abigail Breslin’s father Michael died at 78 from COVID-19

Actress Abigail Breslin announced the death of her father Michael Breslin on Friday after battling COVID-19.

“Oh wow. Hard to write that. Harder than I thought. I’m in shock and devastation,” she made a long Instagram post Friday night. “At 6:32 pm EST, my adorable, perfect, amazing, heroic and wonderful dad passed away after my family and I said goodbye.

She added that it was COVID-19 that “took my nice daddy’s life too short.”

Earlier this month, the “Scream Queens” star, 24, asked fans for “prayers and positivity” after her father was put on a ventilator.

Telling fans that she appreciates the love and support she and her family received, she wrote, “I want to remember my dad for who he was.”

“My father was a hilarious, loud, tenacious, rebellious, intelligent, gentle and amazing human being. He loved life. He loved his family. He liked the simple things… ”his homage continued.

“And we liked it,” she concluded. “And we always will. I miss you dad. I can not wait to see you again. I will never, ever, ever forget you. Towards the moon and back to hobby … “

He loved a cup of coffee (black, heated for 66 seconds).
He loved a good Knish (but ONLY in winter).
He loved to barbecue (and while we loved brown mustard, he only wanted French’s Yellow).

He loved Bryeyer’s ice cream (NEO style with strawberry, vanilla and chocolate)
He loved doowop songs, especially “I Wonder Why” by Dion & The Belmonts and “Under The Boardwalk” by The Drifters.

He loved dogs and cats and all animals and he especially loved hearing funny stories about my pets in particular. He always says: “abba dabba you have this animal lover in you, just like me”

He loved taking photos and flying planes, good 50s and 60s dinners and music, good canapes and Kenyan mountain coffee, funny YouTube videos and e-mail threads, weird poems and politics and he loved me and he loved my brothers and he loved my mother. .

Breslin posted a series of photos of Michael over the years alongside his tribute.

His brothers, Ryan and Spencer, also posted tributes to their father, while Breslin’s famous friends sent their condolences.

“I am very sorry for your loss ❤️❤️❤️” commented Maude Apatow.

Dakota Fanning added, “Oh Abbie, I’m so sorry to hear this. I have such funny memories of him on set with you and Spencer. All my love is sent to you and your family. ❤️🙏🏻 “