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Sarah Jessica Parker took to social media to pay tribute to her stepfather Paul Giffin Forste, who recently passed away. The actress posted a black-and-white picture of Paul on Instagram on September 30. The caption read:
“Paul Giffin Forste 1946-2022 Godspeed. RIP. Strong like a bull. Till the end. At home and among all those who loved you dearly, you will be missed always. We will take good care of Mommy, who you worshipped for 54 years. X, SJ”
Sarah Jessica Parker’s stepfather passed away at 76
Paul Giffin Forste died on September 28, 2022, following an illness. He was 76 years old at the time of death and his family stated:
“Our family is sad to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at the age of 76. In his last moments he was surrounded with the love and gratitude of his adored wife Barbara of 54 years, and children, including Sarah Jessica Parker.”
Their statement continued:
“Paul will be remembered with the spirit of loving kindness which was his faith, his special delight in his 13 grandchildren, and his sustained belief in making the world a more charitable, tolerant, and beautiful place for all.”
Various sources said that Sarah had to miss the New York City Ballet 2022 Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center and the global virtual press conference for Hocus Pocus 2 following her stepfather’s death. An announcement was made on stage that she would have to leave the event.
Sarah had already attended the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 in New York City and was also joined by her husband Matthew Broderick and their daughters Tabitha and Marion.
Sarah Jessica Parker is one of eight siblings
Sarah Jessica Parker was born to nursery school operator and teacher Barbara Parker and entrepreneur and journalist Stephen Parker. Barbara and Stephen had a total of eight children along with Sarah.
However, the duo later got divorced and Barbara tied the knot with a truck driver and account executive, Paul Giffin Forste. Sarah’s parents had to struggle financially to provide for the family.
The family shifted to the planned community on Roosevelt Island in 1977 and then to Manhattan. Parker’s family later moved to Englewood, New Jersey, where Sarah joined Dwight Morrow High School.
Sarah is a popular name in the entertainment industry and has gained recognition for her performances in films like Sex and the City, Sex and the City 2, L.A. Story, Honeymoon in Vegas, Hocus Pocus, The Family Stone, New Year’s Eve, and more. Among her siblings are Timothy Britten Parker, an actor famous for his appearances on Broadway, and Pippin Parker, a playwright and theater director.
