James Franco’s 63 year-old father, Doug Franco, tragically and unexpectedly passed away, the actor’s mother, actress Betsy Franco confirmed the sad news on Twitter. The cause of death was not revealed and remains a mystery.

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Betsy share with her followers on Twitter, “It is true that my sweet, generous husband passed away. He gave so much to his three sons and me, and to many other people, too.”

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Doug and Betsy both attended the Oscars hosted by their son, who was also nominated for Best Actor for his role in the movie “127 Hours”, earlier this year. The couple even posed for photographs with their two sons, James and Dave Franco, backstage.

Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go to the Franco family, especially Betsy, and her three sons, James, Dave and Tom Franco.

R.I.P. Doug Franco.

[image: James Franco/Twitter]