Young Sheldon star shares family update that left him ‘heartbroken’

The actor who plays Sheldon Cooper on…

lain armitage posted a carousel of pictures with his grandfather Richard L Armitage and announced his passing…. wrote a lengthy caption, which he also seemed to get the year of his passing wrong, sharing facts about Richard.

In the caption, Iain wrote: “I am heartbroken to share with you that my… on Sunday. He was my hero and I adored him. Richard L Armitage April 26, 1945-April 13, 2024. I don’t even know how to begin to tell you about my grandfather, but one of his most significant achievements was helping to save the lives of over 30,000 people when evacuating South Vietnam in 1973.:

The actor continued: “He was the father of 8 and the grandfather of 12. He loved basketball, USNA, and was also, somewhat unexpectedly, a Swiftie. I think he knew everything. I am endlessly proud to be his grandson, and I’m glad he knew it. I already miss your terrible jokes and I will miss and love you forever, Dad A.

Fans ran to the comments to send their love and condolences to the Young Sheldon actor and his family. One person wrote: “Losing a grandparent can be so tough. Sending love and strength.” Another person wrote: “Special people stop living on the outside of us and start living on the inside until the day we meet again. May your love for him shelter your heart, Iain!” A third person commented: “My heart goes out to you iain. Take all the time you need to heal my love. Although we never truly fully heal from the loss of a loved one. Sending so much love to you and your entire family.” A fourth wrote: “I’m so sorry for your loss Iain. My condolences to you and your family!”

Iain’s post consisted of throwback and recent pictures of Richard. A young Iain seemed to always be by his side, as seen in pictures, as the two smiled at the camera.

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