Thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer Garner after a tragic family loss. With a heavy heart she…

Jennifer Garner, the well-known actress, said in a poignant message that her father, William John Garner, had died away peacefully at the age of 85.

Garner thanked her father for his life and the times they spent together, sharing a moving photo of the two of them.

She thought back to his kind disposition, sly smile, and constant support as a loving parent. The actress also expressed gratitude for the attention she received from the medical staffs at City of Hope and Charleston Area Medical Center.

Condolences from both celebs and social media users flooded in after Garner’s announcement. Garner revealed private family images, which included treasured times she had spent with her father throughout the years.

The pictures, which ranged from early photos to more recent recollections, showed the relationship between Garner and her father and captured their delight and affection for one another.

Garner spoke warmly about her childhood in West Virginia and her strong ties to her heritage in a recent interview with Southern Living.

Garner and her father clearly had a close relationship, as he was there to support her during major life events like her 2018 induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.