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Conan O’Brien’s parents Thomas and Ruth, who inspired numerous gags, die three days apart

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Conan O'Brien's parents Thomas and Ruth, who inspired numerous gags, die three days apart

As I reflect upon the lives of Thomas and Ruth O’Brien, the remarkable parents of the brilliant Conan O’Brien, I am deeply moved by their incredible journey. The bond they shared for 66 years is truly inspiring, a testament to love, resilience, and the power of family.

Thomas O’Brien and Ruth Reardon O’Brien, the humorous inspiration behind comedian Conan O’Brien, passed away only three days apart from each other.

The Bell O’Dea Funeral Home in Brookline, Massachusetts, has announced the peaceful passing on Monday of Thomas, father of the late-night TV star, at the age of 95. His obituary does not disclose the cause of death for Thomas, who was a longtime resident of Brookline and a former associate professor at Harvard Medical School.

In the following days, it was revealed that Ruth, aged 92, passed away tranquilly on a Thursday. Her passing was confirmed by the funeral home. An obituary did not disclose the reason behind her death. Born in Massachusetts, Ruth had previously served as a law clerk for the state Supreme Court and practiced real estate law.

Conan O'Brien's parents Thomas and Ruth, who inspired numerous gags, die three days apart

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Thomas and Ruth O’Brien were together for an impressive 66 years, welcoming six children into their family. Among them was their famous son, Conan O’Brien, who won an Emmy. Conan frequently joked about his childhood and his parents during his comedy routine, as they were white-collar professionals. In one episode of his “Late Night” show in 2005, Conan humorously depicted a scenario where he followed his moral compass to check up on his mother.

What person phones his mom past midnight? It startled me so much!” said a voice over the phone. “My child is quite foolish!” is how one might express it.

“I hope you’re happy, conscience!” Conan says after the bitter call.

In a 2018 episode of his TBS show “Conan”, the comedian hired a pretend family while in Japan as a joke. Speaking about potential loneliness, O’Brien quips, “Although my father and I get along well, I believe I could do better with a new ‘family’.

He goes on to say: “Much like a father from a more recent era would, he expresses regret for incidents that occurred between us during the 1970s. For instance, when he got angry in the kitchen after I accidentally spilled a bowl of creamed corn and as a result, he wouldn’t let me watch ‘The Love Boat’ that evening.

Conan O'Brien's parents Thomas and Ruth, who inspired numerous gags, die three days apart

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I’m deeply saddened to share that, similar to my own experience, Mariah Carey has recently lost not one, but two beloved family members – her mother, Patricia, and her older sister, Alison. The singer confirmed these heartbreaking losses occurred on the same day over the weekend.

In various drawings during his professional life, O’Brien humorously addressed his personal struggles with his father, making light of his father’s disciplinary methods, and even drew comparisons between his father’s appearance and the fictional character “Slender Man” from video games.

In a 2017 interview with IRelaunch, Conan O’Brien, who was being honored for his career reentry, revealed that his playful spirit extended beyond his comedic work. He reminisced about joining his mother at the law firm Ropes & Gray and the “wonderful chaos” of his upbringing at home. Towards the end of the interview, Conan humorously quipped, “Am I getting paid for this?

“’Cause very little of this has been true. I want money,” he says. “What’s your name? Ruth?”

Conan O'Brien's parents Thomas and Ruth, who inspired numerous gags, die three days apart

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It has been confirmed by his publicist that Wayne Northrop, renowned for his roles in TV series ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Dynasty’, passed away on Friday. He was 77 years old.

Conan O’Brien has not publicly commented on the passing of his parents, and a spokesperson for him was unavailable for immediate comment when contacted by The Times.

Besides Conan, Thomas and Ruth O’Brien are mourned by their children Neal, Luke, Kate, Jane, and Justin, as well as nine grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service for the departed spouses will take place on Wednesday in Massachusetts, according to the funeral home’s announcement.

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2024-12-13 22:31

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