Ryan Seacrest lost his father Gary Secrest earlier in October this year.
At that time, he announced that his father, Gary, died after a years-long battle with prostate cancer.
His death reportedly proved to be a turning point for Ryan, ushering in a new mindset for 2026.
During his last conversation with American weekly while promoting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrestthe TV host shared how the loss has changed his way of thinking.
“When you lose someone so close to you – my dad, my best friend – you realize life is short,” Ryan began.
The media personality further noted that the experience has encouraged him to live more consciously.
“You have to make the most of it every day,” he added.
He shared the key lessons he learned from the event and concluded, “Some of the little things that we worry about don’t matter in the big picture. That resonated with me.”
He also paid an emotional tribute to the deceased during the festive season earlier this month.
“First Christmas without daddy, but keeping him close in every way possible,” Ryan wrote in a social media post.
“We miss you. Merry Heavenly Christmas.”
