Molly Ringwald penned a touching tribute to her late father, pianist Robert Ringwald, who died at age 80 on Aug. 3. Robert Scott Ringwald 1940-2021," the actress wrote before directing her followers to a longer obituary she wrote for The Sacramento Bee. He co-organized the first Sacramento Jazz Festival in 1974, and his band headlined the event, which became an annual city tradition. In 2012, Ringwald was honored by the festival as "The Emperor of Jazz." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBesides his daughter Molly, Robert Ringwald is survived by Adele, his wife of 60 years; a sister, Renée Angus; another daughter, Beth Ringwald Carnes; a son, Kelly Ringwald; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two step-granddaughters; one great-grandson; and one step-great-grandson.

Source: Fox News August 09, 2021 13:52 UTC