Zachary Levi.Photo: John Russo/Contour/Getty
Zachary Leviis grieving his dad following hisdeath from thyroid cancer.
TheShazam! Fury of the Godsstar, 42, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue that the last time he cried was when he lost his father this past January.
“He was just a shell of a person at the end, so lots of tears about that,” says Levi. “But I’m grateful I’m able to tap into the love.”
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He continued, “Watching anyone slowly die of cancer is one of the worst experiences I can attest to. But knowing that he’s no longer trapped in his decaying body, and now singing karaoke in heaven gives me so much peace and joy. And, knowing how many of you were continuously sending him love, and thoughts, and prayers gives me even more faith in humanity. Know that he felt and appreciated it all, as did our whole family.”
Earlier that month, theChuckalum revealed to fans that his 76-year-old father was fighting thyroid cancer, andasked for prayers at the time.
“Sittin in my dad’s hospital room with him. He’s not doin so hot right now,” Leviwrote on Twitter, in response to a user who asked him what he was up to. “The thyroid cancer just won’t quit, and is slowly overtaking his trachea.”
“Doctor’s may have a trick or two still up their sleeves to offer him a bit more time, but Papa D is not long for this world,” the actor added.
When a fan asked what the star needed at the moment, he shared his own perspective on mortality.
On Jan. 29, theTangledvoice star offered more on his philosophy regarding family and death.
For more on Zachary Levi, pick up the latest issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
source: people.com
