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Modern Family Star Reveals News of Father's Sudden Death
By: Joe Hyer
March 20, 2017
Rico Rodriguez, who plays Manny on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, just announced on Instagram that his father suddenly passed away last week.
Roy Rodriguez was 52 years old when he passed away last week.
The Modern Family star shared the news when he posted heartfelt tribute on Instagram late Sunday (March 19). He wrote, "He was like a super hero, he had the ability to get the best out of you day in and day out."
A post shared by Rico Rodriguez (@starringrico) on
The 18-year-old actor called the past week the toughest of his life. TMZ reports that Roy Rodriguez is survived by his wife Diane and four children. Rico was the youngest son.