She is used to maintaining a composed exterior in front of the cameras, but today Jacque Maribe has laid bare the “unbearable” reality of losing her hero.
In a series of emotional updates shared on Monday, January 12, 2026, the former political reporter revealed that she has been consumed by a wave of “uncontrollable tears” following the death of her father.
Despite her initial attempts to process the tragedy privately and at her “own pace,” Maribe admits the grief has now manifested into a physical and emotional agony she cannot escape.
“I don’t know what stage of grief this is, but I can’t stop the tears from flowing,” she confessed to her thousands of followers.
“It’s suddenly hitting me like a rocket ball.”
The depth of Maribe’s sorrow stems from a lifelong bond with the man she described as her ultimate source of strength.
In a poignant walk down memory lane, the former anchor referred to her father as “the very definition of perfection,” admitting she is struggling to find the words to capture his impact on her life.
“Every inch of my being hurts,” she wrote, describing how the loss has transitioned from a mental burden to a physical pain that has left her “emotionally drained.”
Amid the darkness, Jacque is attempting to find a shred of comfort. In a bittersweet message to her late father, she expressed a hope that he is being welcomed into the afterlife with the same joy he brought to earth.
“I hope you are having one blast of a party in heaven, Dad, so that these tears make sense, my friend!” she wrote.
She added that while the future feels frighteningly uncertain without his guidance, she finds peace in knowing he is finally “not in pain.”
The revelation has sparked an outpouring of support from fellow media personalities and fans alike, many of whom have praised her for her vulnerability.
“I don’t know how I will live without you, Dad,” Maribe admitted, highlighting the terrifying void left by a parent’s departure.
As she navigates this “rocket ball” of grief, the former news star remains focused on honoring his legacy, ending her tribute with a simple, devastating promise: “I love you with everything in me.”
