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Isla Fisher shares heartbreak following death of beloved dad: 'This pain is going to get worse'

The actress opened up

Phoebe Tatham
Content Writer
January 22, 2023
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Isla Fisher penned a deeply emotional statement on Sunday following the devastating death of her father, Brian.

Taking to Instagram, the Confessions of a Shopaholic actress posted a slew of touching throwback snaps in honour of her beloved father.

WATCH: Isla Fisher makes rare comment about 'special' marriage

Alongside the photographs, Isla gushed: "How do you live without someone that you can't live without? How lucky am I to have had you as my dad. You were hilarious, positive and my best friend."

She continued: "No matter what was going in my life on you always asked me if I was having fun. I know this pain is going to get worse as the days between when I last saw you increase and that is very scary."

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Isla mourned the loss of her father

The actress finished by adding: "I love you so much. Thank you for being the greatest father."

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Fans and friends raced to share their heartfelt condolences, with one writing: "Oh my love I’m so very very sorry," whilst a second noted: "Oh my heart is broken for you sweet Isla. I am sending you All of my love and healing".

A third remarked: "I'm so sorry for your loss, sending you love and light," and a fourth added: "Big condolences. Losing a parent hurts bad. Let the grief wash over you and just cry and cry. Your dad is always around you".

Isla Fisher with her dad inside a cabin© Photo: Instagram

The star took to social media

Isla's emotional message comes after the 46-year-old shared a glimpse inside her busy family life. Speaking to the Australian's Women's Weekly, the star revealed her very hands-on approach to parenting.

"One of the perks of being an actor is you have a bunch of silly voices in your back pocket to whip out at bedtime," she explained, before adding: "If somebody is having a problem at school or something, I'll tailor the bedtime story a little bit to align with whatever's going on."

Isla with Sacha Baron Cohen© Photo: Getty Images

Isla and Sacha tied the knot in 2010

Isla is married to fellow actor Sacha Baron Cohen. The loved-up couple share three children together: Olive, 14, Elula, ten, and Montgomery, five.

The much-loved duo met in 2001 at a "pretentious party" in Sydney. Sacha later confessed to the New York Times that they had bonded over "taking the mick out of the other people in the party".

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