Harry Connick Jr’s father passes peacefully in New Orleans surrounded by loved ones
Harry Jr.’s publicist reportedly confirmed his passing, however, a cause of death has not been disclosed to the public.
For three decades – from 1973 to 2003 – Harry Sr. served as a district attorney for the city of New Orleans. Following the announcement, the current district attorney Jason Williams shared his condolences with the Connick family.
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“Mr. Connick remains the longest tenured District Attorney, serving from 1973-2003. Such a longstanding public servant gives an enormous amount of themselves to their community — as do their families,” he wrote.
“Our thoughts are with the Connick family during this difficult time.”
Harry Jr. nor his family have made any public statements or tributes following his passing.
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The final post Harry Jr. shared to Instagram with his beloved father was in November 2023, with the pair smiling ear to ear for a selfie.
“Hangin’ with my dad – my FAVORITE thing in the world!” Harry Jr. captioned the heartwarming photo.
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“I come to see him about once a month in new orleans and it’s still not enough! at 97, he continues to be my hero and inspiration… i love you sooooo much, dad. ”
