Mark Consuelos Honors Father's Legacy

0:00It's April 6th. From red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. Mark Consuelo's kicked off Mondays live with Kelly and Mark by sharing the heartbreaking news that his father, Saul, passed away two weeks ago after a long illness. He went peacefully and Mark called him a truly fascinating man who left a big mark on everyone who knew him. Saul came to the U.S. for Mexico as a team, served 30 years in the Navy, and rose to special operations in Tampa. He got his education through the service, earned a master's degree, and embodied the American dream, raising three solid kids along the way. Kelly Ripa got emotional too, saying those 31 years knowing her father-in-law were the best of her life, and she'd miss him every day. Their three kids are taking it hard as their first real loss, and Kelly prays Saul for stepping up with childcare during her work trips. Now the family's focused on supporting Mark's mom, even talking about getting her to New York, and Mark paused rehearsals for his Broadway role in.

1:03Fallen Angels to say goodbye, that show became a welcome distraction, and he feels like his dad's watching from above. Saul stayed private, so we're honoring that by sticking to the family's words, a reminder of how one immigrant's grit can inspire generations.