On December 23, Rebecca Budig posted a sweet photo of her father to Instagram with a simple but poignant caption: “I love you, Dad. 10/1/36-12/16/24.”
The holiday season won’t be the same for Rebecca Budig’s family this year. Earlier this month, the Bold and the Beautiful star suffered a devastating loss that broke her heart.
A Loss Like No Other
Rebecca Budig took to Instagram to share her heartbreak with a message of love. Her dear father, George Budig, passed away earlier this month on December 16.
“I love you, Dad. 10/1/36–12/16/24,” she wrote as a tribute alongside a touching photo of her beloved father.
The loss of a parent is profound, but facing it during what is supposed to be the most joyful time of year makes it all the more difficult.
For Budig, Christmas will carry a somber note as she and her family navigate the pain of saying goodbye to someone who meant so much.
Immediately, the soap-hopper’s daytime family offered its support. Cameron Mathison (Drew, General Hospital) — with whom Budig was paired as All My Children’s Ryan and Greenlee — wrote
“I love you so much, peanut. I’m so sorry for your loss and thinking about you and the whole family this holiday season.”
Brandon Barash (ex-Stefan, Days of Our Lives) replied, “Same day as my dad. It’s a [lousy] club to be a part of. Send[ing] love.”
Budig’s General Hospital leading man Michael Easton — Finn to her Hayden — assured her that “all of our hearts are with you.”
All My Children pal Elizabeth Hendrickson (Maggie) — who is now Chloe on Young & Restless — said she was “sending so much love.”
Katherine Kelly Lang, who plays Budig’s Bold & Beautiful rival — Brooke to her Taylor — exclaimed that she was “oh so sorry! Sending lots of love to you!”
General Hospital stars Laura Wright (Carly) and Finola Hughes (Anna), Young & Restless’ Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) and Hayley Erin (Claire)… everyone send Budig hugs via Insta.
“Oh, Grandma,” wrote Tamara Braun (Ava, Days of Our Lives), “I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I’m sending you and your family so much love. RIP.”
