Robert Applegate, Christina Applegate's father, has passed away.

Christina Applegate: The actress, known for "Dead to Me," recently announced on her podcast "MeSsy," that her father, Robert Applegate, has passed away.

In a tearful conversation hosted with Jamie Lynn Sigler, Christina revealed the heartbreaking news during their discussion about grief with JoAnna Garcia Swisher. She candidly shared her feelings, saying, "My dad just passed away a week ago. I haven't really cried about it yet."

Contemplating her emotions, she questioned, "Is it an excuse for not feeling, because you kind of know that someone's going to go and you've said your goodbyes?" Christina admitted that she's been struggling with her feelings, stating, "I'm insanely sad, but... I wasn't allowing myself to have that yet."

Christina's father, Robert, was married to her mother, Nancy Priddy, between 1970 and 1979. Growing up, Christina didn't have a close relationship with her father due to her parents' separation when she was a baby. Nevertheless, over the years, they managed to rekindle their bond.

A poignant moment in their relationship was their appearance together on TLC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" in 2013, which helped foster a stronger connection between them[4]. In a similar vein, Christina mentioned that she felt "part of him and part of his personality," indicating a profound emotional bond despite the early separation[2].

Talking about her father on a 2013 episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?," Christina expressed, "I didn't get to spend the kind of time with him that I think either he or I would've liked to have spent." However, in recent years, she shared that her father had spent more time with her and her family, especially since the birth of her daughter, Sadie[2].

Though she didn't grow up with her father's guidance, he was still a significant presence in her life, along with her siblings and stepmother[2]. Christina's heartfelt sharing about her father's passing reflects the emotional journey she's been navigating since his demise.

[1] IMDb - Christina Applegate[2] Biography.com - Christina Applegate[4] TLC - Who Do You Think You Are?: Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegate shared on her podcast "MeSsy" that her father, Robert Applegate, passed away a week ago, discussing their relationship and her feelings of grief with co-hosts Jamie Lynn Sigler and JoAnna Garcia Swisher.
Despite a rocky start due to her parents' separation when she was a baby, Christina's relationship with her father improved over the years, as seen in their appearance on TLC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" in 2013.
In the wake of his passing, Christina candidly admitted that she felt "insanely sad," but had been struggling with her emotions and hadn't allowed herself to fully grieve yet.
Christina's father, Robert, was married to her mother, Nancy Priddy, between 1970 and 1979, but the actress didn't have a close relationship with him growing up.
Christina Applegate's father was a significant presence in her life, alongside her siblings and stepmother, and his passing has initiated an emotional journey for the actress and celebrities alike, inspiring empathy and support from the entertainment community.