HGTV star Egypt Sherrod has faced an emotionally crushing few weeks, marked by professional upheaval and deep personal loss. On July 27, 2025, Sherrod shared with fans that her father had passed away—an announcement that came just weeks after learning that HGTV had canceled her hit series Married to Real Estate, which she co-hosted alongside her husband Mike Jackson. Amid the whiplash of Emmy recognition and cancellation news, Sherrod quietly carried the weight of her father’s death—and the grief of a fractured relationship that never got the chance to heal.
Egypt Opens Up: “He Never Met My Children”
On July 27, Sherrod posted a vulnerable message on social media, revealing that her father had died two weeks earlier. In the post, she shared a screenshot of a previous comment she had made in response to another HGTV star. In that emotional comment, Sherrod disclosed that she hadn’t seen her father in 15 years due to what she described as a “complicated relationship.”
Although years of silence had passed between them, Sherrod made it clear that resentment wasn’t part of her grief. “I forgave him a long time ago,” she wrote. “But years passed and we no longer knew each other. So we both stopped trying. I always thought one day we’d sit down and talk and heal. Tomorrow is an arrogant assumption. Prioritize forgiveness and healing today.”
In the post caption, she elaborated on the heartache that followed her father’s passing, admitting, “We never really knew one another but it still hurt. A slight crack became a gaping wound and I grieved the relationship we never had. The years that went by with no calls or effort. He never met my children.”
Still, the absence didn’t dull the sorrow. “Yet I still whaled in his remembrance,” Sherrod confessed, describing an overwhelming moment of emotional release. “Then he came to me and showed me that he loved us and never stopped. He just didn’t know how to fix it.”
A Message of Forgiveness and Closure
Sherrod’s deeply personal reflection served as a reminder of the messy, imperfect nature of relationships—especially those with our parents. “Parents don’t have all the answers as we think they should,” she wrote. “But we should love and forgive them unconditionally. I lost a piece of me that I never really got to know. Too little and too late. Rest well father. I forgive. I love. I’m sorry.”
The rawness of her words resonated with thousands, many of whom flooded the comment section with prayers, support, and shared experiences of estrangement and grief.
First Mention of Her Father’s Passing Was Quietly Shared Weeks Earlier
Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time Sherrod had hinted at her personal loss. Back on July 9, she left a compassionate message on a post by Love It or List It star Page Turner, who had just shared the news of her mother’s death.
“I lost my father this week as well,” Sherrod commented. “I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace in knowing that their spirit lives on.”
At the time, the comment went largely unnoticed by the broader public, though many HGTV personalities offered their condolences in the replies. Among them was Fixer to Fabulous star Jenny Marrs, who wrote, “I’m so sorry for your loss, Egypt. Praying for your family as well. May you feel peace that surpasses understanding in your grief. 💔”
Shea Hicks-Whitfield of Bargain Block also responded with empathy: “I have a very similar story. My Dad passed over a year ago. I know that feeling all too well. Sending tons of love your way, Egypt.”
Fans Praise Egypt’s Honesty and Vulnerability
Following Sherrod’s July 27 post, the outpouring of support only intensified. Fans praised her transparency, with many sharing that her message helped them reflect on their own unresolved family dynamics.
One follower commented, “Losing a father, especially one you didn’t get the chance to fully know brings a different kind of grief. It’s layered. It’s heavy. And it’s hard to explain.”
Another added, “So sorry for your loss. And you’re so right—we all hold out on each other more than we think. I really look up to you and thank you so much. I needed to hear this in my heart because it’s heavy right now with a family member of mine.”
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