Lauren Alaina just shared some heartbreaking news — his father, JJ Suddethhe died.
The country singer broke the tragic news on IG on Wednesday, writing, “We lost my dad last night, and I truly have no words yet.” She did not share any details of the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Lauren also canceled her upcoming shows in Savannah, Virginia Beach and Charlotte through Saturday… saying, “I’m heading home to be with my family. Thank you for your prayers and understanding.”
Lauren was known for being a daddy’s girl — and had previously spoken about how proud she was of her father for overcoming his alcohol addiction… adding that sobriety had brought them even closer together.
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She also said that her father was the inspiration for her song “My Old Man”, which she wrote in honor of him for her wedding to Cam Arnold in Feb.
Lauren’s last Instagram tribute to her dad was on Father’s Day in June… her heart was the size of Texas, along with several photos of him crying at her wedding.
JJ’s death comes 6 years after Lauren lost her stepfather, Sam Rankerto cancer.
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