Russell Crowe's father has died just days after his 85th birthday. The Hollywood star's dad John Alexander Crowe died today in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.
Remembering him in a beautiful tribute, the actor spoke of his father's sparkly eyes and cheeky attitude, saying he was the "most gentle of men".
The actor wrote on Twitter, writing: "I arrived back in the bush last night. Today, although the sun is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will forever be tinged with sadness.
My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away. "I’m posting this because I know there are people all over the world who’s heart he touched and who’s ribs he tickled with his sparkly eyes and his cheeky
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