How Did Conan O’Brien’s Parents Die: Before Hosting Oscars Conan Attended His Parents’ Funeral

They say life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans, and Conan O’Brien’s recent months could easily prove that theory right. Imagine gearing up for one of the biggest moments in your career—hosting the Oscars—while also mourning the sudden loss of both your parents just days apart.
However, for O’Brien, it’s real life, where the weight of personal loss and professional responsibilities collide in ways that few can comprehend.
Conan O’Brien in a still from his talk show | Credits: YouTube/Team Coco
Before taking the stage at the 97th Academy Awards, O’Brien found himself facing a deeply emotional hurdle. In December 2024, only a month after being announced as the Oscars host, both of his parents, Dr. Thomas O’Brien and Ruth Reardon O’Brien, passed away. Despite the immense sorrow, the TV host, 61, pushed ahead, wearing his trademark smile and drawing...
However, for O’Brien, it’s real life, where the weight of personal loss and professional responsibilities collide in ways that few can comprehend.
Conan O’Brien in a still from his talk show | Credits: YouTube/Team Coco
Before taking the stage at the 97th Academy Awards, O’Brien found himself facing a deeply emotional hurdle. In December 2024, only a month after being announced as the Oscars host, both of his parents, Dr. Thomas O’Brien and Ruth Reardon O’Brien, passed away. Despite the immense sorrow, the TV host, 61, pushed ahead, wearing his trademark smile and drawing...
- 3/3/2025
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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