NEW YORK, N.Y. — A “shattered and deeply emotional” Monday morning has left the Live With Kelly and Mark family in a state of profound mourning following the death of Saul Consuelos, the father of host Mark Consuelos. Returning from a two-week hiatus, Mark and his wife, Kelly Ripa, opened the broadcast with an “urgent and visceral” tribute to a man they described as a “stable and fascinating pillar” of their lives.

The announcement, made on Monday, April 6, 2026, follows a “long and courageous bout with illness,” leaving the Consuelos family “grappling with an unfathomable void” as they begin the “heartbreaking journey of final farewells.”

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The Announcement: A Tearful Return to the Desk

The nightmare of personal loss unfolded for the couple two weeks ago, just as they began a scheduled break from their daily morning show. Mark Consuelos, visibly shaken and “tearfully honest,” shared the news with viewers at the top of Monday’s program.

The Final Moments:

• The Passing: Saul Consuelos passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

• The Circumstances: Mark confirmed that his father “passed away peacefully” following a prolonged period of declining health.

• The Character: Consuelos reflected on his father as a “fascinating man” whose impact on his life was “symbolic of everything” he strives to be as a man and a father.

The Tribute: Kelly Ripa Remembers a “Greatest Person”

Kelly Ripa, who has been married to Mark for nearly 30 years, delivered a “searing and beautiful” tribute to her father-in-law, whom she had known for over three decades.

“I can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life,” Ripa shared during the “high-priority and emotional” segment. “He was the greatest person I’ve ever known. He really is so symbolic of everything you are [Mark]. You were blessed more because you knew him his whole life. I only got to know my father-in-law for 31 years… but they were the best 31 years of my life.”

The couple, who share three children—Michael, Lola, and Joaquin—emphasized that Saul’s “permanent light” would continue to guide their family, despite the “stain of loss” they now carry.

The Legacy: A Life “Interrupted by Peace”

Saul Consuelos was a man whose “presence brightened the lives” of everyone in the Consuelos and Ripa orbit. To his children and grandchildren, he was a “stable and valued fixture” whose life story was a “vibrant thread” in their family history.

For a life defined by “fascination and strength” to reach its conclusion is being felt by the Live community as a “profoundly personal trauma.” The “visceral pain” of Mark’s announcement resonated with a national audience, many of whom have watched the family grow and thrive over the years.

A Community in Solidarity: Support for the Consuelos Family

New York and the broader entertainment world remain under a “heavy mantle of grief” as fans and colleagues offer “collective and reverent support” to Mark and Kelly.

“The Consuelos family is a light in morning television,” a regular viewer shared in a somber social media tribute. “To see Mark so ‘shattered’ reminds us all that ‘life is as fragile as it is beautiful.’ Saul was clearly a man of ‘extraordinary character,’ and his legacy is safe in his son.”

How to Help: A Call for Privacy and Respect

While representatives for Mark Consuelos at Live have been reached for additional comment, the family is asking for “patience and respect” as they navigate this “unfathomable trial.”

Ways to Honor Saul Consuelos:

• Respect the Hiatus: Understand the “shattering and private” nature of this loss as the hosts return to their daily schedule.

• Hold Loved Ones Closer: In the spirit of the Consuelos family’s dedication to one another, use this moment as a “stark reminder” to cherish family bonds.

• Community Mourning: Viewers are encouraged to share their own “permanent lights” of condolences through official show channels.

In Loving Memory of Saul Consuelos

As the family of Saul Consuelos continues the “heartbreaking journey of final farewells,” the Live With Kelly and Mark studio stands in “collective and reverent mourning.” Though his final journey ended peacefully, the memory of his “warmth, fascination, and impact” remains a “permanent light” in the hearts of those he left behind.

The cameras will continue to roll, and the “show will go on,” but the “stain of loss” remains at the center of the Consuelos home. The public is being urged to “hold their loved ones a little closer” today.

Rest in peace, Saul. You were a father and a grandfather who lived a “fascinating and symbolic” life, and you will live on in all who knew you.