Her family told ET that Forste died Wednesday 'after an unexpected and rapid illness.'
Sarah Jessica Parker is remembering her late stepfather "strong as a bull" and a man she'll always miss.
The 57-year-old actress took to Instagram and paid homage to Paul Giffin Forste, the man who was married to her mom, Barbara, for more than five decades and who sadly died on Wednesday. Parker's post included a black and white photo of Forste with the caption, "Paul Giffin Forste 1946-2022 Godspeed. RIP Strong like a bull. Til the end. At home and among all those who loved you dearly, you will be missed always. We will take good care of Mommy, who you worshipped for 54 years. X, SJ."
In a statement to ET, Parker's family said they were "sad to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at age 76." The statement added, "In his last moments he was surrounded with the love and gratitude of his adored wife Barbara of 54 years, and children, including Sarah Jessica Parker."
"Paul will be remembered with the spirit of loving kindness which was his faith, his special delight in his 13 grandchildren, and his sustained belief in making the world a more charitable, tolerant, and beautiful place for all," the statement concluded.
On Saturday, the actress sought a bit of good luck in her life when she whispered "rabbit, rabbit" in an Instagram post set to the tune of the Danny Ryan Jazz Band's "Let's Not." The video showed only a burning candle. As she zoomed in, Parker whispered the phrase, which is thought to bring one good luck when said on the first day of the month.
Earlier in the week, ET confirmed Parker had pulled out of the global virtual press conference for Hocus Pocus 2 on Wednesday due to a family emergency. The same day, she also did not attend the New York Ballet 2022 Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center, where she was set to be honored, ET previously reported.
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