Sex And The City’s Kristen Davis reveals Parkinson’s-affected father has died

Sex and the city star Kristin Davis has shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram, sharing that her father has passed away after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

RadarOnline.com can reveal that her late father Tom Atkinson died “recently” and that she went public with the news of his death after her family, including mother Dorothy, had the opportunity to come together and celebrate his life.

Her emotional post read: “My father recently passed away and the family gathered for the celebration of his life for which he had left detailed instructions.

“He was born in a cabin on a river in North Carolina and eventually gave speeches around the world about his research in psychology. He was born to be a teacher and loved it so much.

“He was brilliant and smart and people loved him. For the past 10 years he lived with Parkinson’s disease.”

Kristin, 59, continued: “I think of the dedication with which my mother cared for him (and his doctors, nurses and home care!) and I am so grateful for the support he received and the perseverance he showed in a very real and difficult struggle.

“I know many of you are probably caring for people in your lives, and I know how much love and energy it takes.

“I think of our entire family and especially my mother. We love you, Dad, and we are so grateful that you have brightened our lives and left us so much.”

Davis’ Sex and the city co-star Cynthia Nixon also paid tribute to her friend’s father in the comments section of her tribute.

Nixon, 58, wrote: “Kristin, this is so beautiful. He would be so proud to be honored by you in this way. And I know it means a lot to your mother too.

“You were such a go-getter at work, both before and after his death. I can imagine how difficult that was. You are and have always been such a wonderful daughter to both your parents, just as you are a wonderful mother are for both your parents.” children.

“I know how much your mother needs your support right now, on top of everything else on your plate. I hope you can find the time to be good to yourself and take the space to grieve him for yourself. I love you.’

The Just like that star is a single parent to her two adopted children Gemma Rose, 11, and Wilson, five.

The actress insists she is nothing like her character Charlotte York Goldenblatt, who has traditional values ​​including a desire to settle down with a partner and start a family.

Speaking to the Best Friend Energy PodcastAlthough the ‘essence’ of her personality is the same as Charlotte’s, she claimed there are fundamental differences.