Access Hollywood has learned that Mariska Hargitay’s father, former Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay, died on Thursday, September 14, at the age of 80. Last month, the Emmy winning "Law & Order: SVU" actress abruptly abandoned her scheduled appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and Access Hollywood to stand by his side. Hargitay, 42, just had her first child with husband Peter Hermann this past summer. Mariska’s mother, the actress Jayne Mansfield, was the wife of Mickey. She passed away in 1967 in a car accident.
The Hargitay family has supplied the following statement:
Words cannot express how saddened we are by the loss of Mickey. At the same time, we are so grateful for who he was and is to all of us, and for the love he gave us in our lives. He will continue to be our source of inspiration and strength. A private service was held for the family.
Access Hollywood(Thanks Michael)
