Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (47, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle") is in deep mourning for his "old man". His father Rocky Johnson died at the age of 75 last week. A few days after the surprising death, the actor has now addressed his fans on Instagram with a long video. In it he tells of the shock that his father's sudden death left and how much the sympathy of his fans helped him. He also gives his followers some wise words on the way.
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In the course of the almost eight-minute video, he also tells for the first time what his father died from: a severe heart attack, triggered by deep venous thrombosis. According to this, a blood clot from the leg got into the lungs. After all, the doctors assured him that it was quick: "Typical my old man, he was always quick. That gave me a lot of comfort to know that it was quick," said Johnson.
That he could not say goodbye to his dad is hard on his soul: "I would give anything now to give him a last hug and a big kiss, to thank him and to tell him that I love and respect him, "said the 47-year-old.
From direct, personal experience, the actor also passes on exactly this advice to his fans, who have parents, spouses, children, friends or grandparents: "Write to them, call them, visit them when they are nearby. And when you are hug her, I want you to hug her. Feel free to tell them this advice comes from Dwayne Johnson. Hug her and hug her tightly. "