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Clint Black's Father Dead in Apparent Suicide

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Our condolences go out to Clint Black and his family, as they mourn the loss of the country icon's father, G.A. Black. The 78-year-old Texas native died Sunday (Dec. 2) in an apparent suicide.

"Our family is devastated by this news," says Clint. "We are still in the beginning stages of preparations to honor our father, and at this time, we respectfully ask for privacy until we have had the opportunity to fully process what's transpired over the last 48 hours."

A press release sent about Mr. Black's death indicates that the family believes he took his own life to end the physical pain of his declining health, along with the emotional pain of losing his wife, Mary Lou, last year.

G.A. Black is survived by four sons -- Mark, Brian, Kevin and Clint, along with extended family.



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JTC RANCH

so sad..

December 08 2012 at 10:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dhshilling

My prayers go out to you and your family, may God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

December 08 2012 at 7:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
falcon38a

Such a sad story... may he rest in peace and may God bless the family.

December 07 2012 at 10:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kelly Shock

Rest In Peace Mr. Black. Smile down from heaven with your lovely wife on your family and friends. May your family find their own peace in your passing.

December 07 2012 at 9:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brenda

Thoughts and prayers to the Black family...So sorry for your loss...

December 06 2012 at 8:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
diabmang

My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of G. A. Black.

December 05 2012 at 5:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Caroline

Sorry for your, loss

December 05 2012 at 5:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
srfr50

Clint, my condolences to you and you family. I knew GA very well and met you and your brothers at the golf course I work at in Houston. You are all in my prayers.

December 05 2012 at 4:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Melanie

My heart and prayers go out to the Black family. God bless.

December 05 2012 at 4:09 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
browneyez1113

my heart breaks for the Black family i will pray for them and ask God to give them all the strength they need to get through this time,but i guess we all do what we feel we need to do and being in pain both physically and mentally was just more than he could handle God bless Mr. Black R.I.P.

December 05 2012 at 3:33 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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