Dwayne Johnson confirms father Rocky's cause of death in emotional tribute
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “So there's so much about my old man and all of his complexities that only me as his son can understand.” According to Johnson, Rocky died from a condition called deep vein thrombosis. “It was a big old blood clot that broke free, travelled up his body and went right to his lung, clotted his lung and he died very quickly from a massive heart attack.” Johnson assured viewers that his father “went quick”. That did give me great comfort because it wasn't prolonged.” He reflected on his father’s career and said his father often told him “a day without pain is like a day without sunshine”. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Johnson’s friend and fellow Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg commented on the video, saying, “Love brother.” “Beautifully said.
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