Bradley Cooper's Father Passes Away

By Kelly Fisher Posted Jan 19th 2011 07:35AM

It's been a tough couple of days for Bradley Cooper. His father died just a day before his mother's house caught on fire in Pennsylvania.

Charles Cooper, 71, passed away on Jan. 15 after battling a long illness, according to PEOPLE. In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife Gloria, daughter Holly and sister Nancy Peacock.

According to OK! Magazine, the actor's father, a stock broker for Merrill Lynch, had a dream of being on the big screen, and Cooper was able to make his dream come true last year by snagging his father a cameo in 'The A-Team.'

"It was one of the best experiences of my life. The guy loves to improvise," Cooper told David Letterman on the 'Late Show' last summer. "He wanted to improvise with Jessica Biel. He was supposed to stay in his seat, but he got up ... He wanted to have a conversation with Jessica!"

Cooper was noticeably absent from the Golden Globes on Jan. 16, along with girlfriend Renée Zellweger, who canceled her awards show appearance at the last minute to be with him.

Both Cooper and Zellweger were in his mother's home when it caught on fire on Jan. 16. Firetrucks were called to the scene, but thankfully no one was injured. According to WENN, the actors were watching the Golden Globes when the blaze began.

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Wednesday 19 January

By tony

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would it matter if he werent famous,people die everyday,its called life.

By YellowRose3218

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Bradley and his father, will be in my prayers tonight.
Its tough losing a father, mine died almost 3 years ago, I still have trouble with it.
tony, I will add you in my prayers, for God to lighten your heart.

Monday 21 March

By aclazzywomanf

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Sorry for the loss of Bradleys father. I thought I liked Bradley Cooper tho but when I saw him on Regis and Kelly last week, I got a different feel from him. ARROGANT! It takes away from his charm. I like the looks and personality and sweetness of Patrick Dempsey~ Overall tho, I'm sure hes been thru alot lately! Sorry for that~

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