Conservative firebrand Tucker Carlson has confirmed a family tragedy. The former Fox News host posted a heartfelt obituary for his father on X, confirming he died on Monday. "Obituary for my father," Carlson began.

Following the news that Tucker Carlson's father had died, many wanted to know more about the former Fox host's family, including who his parents are.

Richard Carlson’s adoptive father, a tannery manager, died when he was 12. He became a juvenile delinquent, arrested and jailed at 17 for car theft. He eventually enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a merchant seaman before pursuing a career in journalism, according to Tucker Carlson’s post.