‘The View’ Co-Hosts Send Ana Navarro Their Condolences Following News of Mother’s Death
Ana Navarro is mourning the death of her mother after weeks of illness that she opened up about on The View. The ABC talk show’s panelists sent their condolences during the live show after learning the sad news regarding Navarro’s mom.
‘The View’ send Ana Navarro sweet thoughts
Joy Behar took the top of the hour-long show to inform viewers that Navarro’s mother had died. The comedian also told fans that Navarro would be appearing on Friday’s (Dec. 17) episode because it was pre-taped earlier in the week.
“We’re very sorry to hear about Ana’s mother. She’s been ill in Nicaragua for a while,” Behar said.
After reading Navarro’s message on social media, Sunny Hostin also sent her condolences to her colleague.
“Ana will not be going to Nicaragua at her parents’ request because of the political unrest there and how the government feels about the media,” Hostin added. “Her father has asked her not to go to Nicaragua and that’s why she wasn’t able to be with her mother when her mother passed.”
Hostin continued, “It’s been very, very difficult for Ana. Her mother has been ill for some time. She’s been on our show and she’s been cheerful and doing what she does best, which is giving political commentary, and being such an asset to the show.”
The former prosecutor also said that when her husband’s parents died, Navarro was there for both of them.
“Manny and I both extend our condolences to her,” she continued. “I reached out to her earlier today because she’s really been struggling with this and I’m sure that our viewers love her just as much as we do.”
Ana Navarro had been preparing for mother’s death
Navarro had opened up to fans about her mother being sick. Following a segment on The View about having regrets in life, Navarro said she regretted not spending more time with her mom when she was healthy. During the Thanksgiving holiday, the political commentator shared some beautiful words dedicated to her mother, thanking her.
“As she reaches the end of her life, I am thankful I have had a great mother, well into my adulthood. Not everyone does. If you are one of the lucky ones who still has parents in good health, be thankful and don’t take it for granted. Make every moment count,” Navarro posted on Instagram on Nov. 25.
Navarro added a beautiful photo of her mom in front of a turkey that captured a moment that she will now cherish forever.
Ana Navarro shares her wishes
In an emotional post announcing her mother had died, Navarro also shared some of the things she wished her mother would have done if she could’ve been healthier a little longer.
“I’m very sad. But I know it is a privilege to be able to bury your parents, not the other way around. I wish my mom had been in good health a little longer,” Navarro said in an Instagram post on Dec. 15. “Wish she had gotten to hold her youngest great-granddaughter, born last month, and who is named Violet, after my mom. I also know I am among the lucky ones, I had a great mom for almost 50 years. I grieve because I loved. [I’m] going to miss my mom but will carry her love and the lessons she taught me for the rest of my life.”
Navarro had previously explained why she couldn’t travel to Nicaragua to see her mother and it was due to political persecution.
