Conan O'Brien on navigating grief after unexpected 'double funeral' when his parents died 3 days apart
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Conan O'Brien shared his emotional journey of losing both parents just days apart in December 2024 during an interview on TODAY. His father, Dr. Thomas O'Brien, passed away on December 9 at 95, followed by his mother's death on December 12 at 92. This loss came during a tumultuous time as he was preparing to host the Oscars and facing evacuations due to wildfires threatening his home. O'Brien described the experience as surreal and found solace in working with his writing team on the awards, which helped him cope with his grief.
"And I could tell that she was going, which was surreal. And she passed within three days of my dad passing."
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