Chrissy Teigen Shares Heartfelt Tribute Following Sudden Passing of Father Ron

Chrissy Teigen has opened up about the sudden loss of her father.

The 40-year-old model and cookbook author revealed on Wednesday (June 10) via Instagram that her dad, Ron Teigen Sr., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. In her post, she described the jarring nature of the loss, explaining how the ordinary rhythms of her day—a quick shower, answering emails, celebrating a friend's birthday—gave way to devastating news.

"I thought that since we talk about it and I've come to terms with him always having been an 'old dad' that I wouldn't have fallen to the ground the way I did," Teigen wrote, reflecting on how unprepared she felt despite having contemplated this moment for years.

The star recalled a meaningful gesture from a few months prior, when she traveled for a week and penned her father a letter expressing her gratitude for his hard work raising her and the depth of her love for him. She described the moment of handing him the letter as something she'll treasure forever.

Teigen painted a vivid picture of her father's personality, noting his particular passions and quirks. "My dad hated nearly everything in the world that wasn't a bass guitar, swing dancing, wood carving, animals, YouTube, or his family," she shared, adding that she has countless videos of him expressing frustration about various things—footage that now brings her joy.

Along with her tribute, Teigen shared a video clip of Ron discussing raising his daughter in the Pacific Northwest and joking about his oversaturation with salmon throughout his life.

Her husband, John Legend, also paid respects in the comments, writing that he was grateful Ron had spent abundant time with their children and expressing how proud the elder Teigen was of the family he helped build. The 47-year-old EGOT-winning artist noted his admiration for his father-in-law.