John Patrick Griffin is the father of comedian and actress Kathy Griffin. John Patrick Griffin’s daughter Kathy holds the Guinness World Record for the highest number of televised stand-up specials by a comedian for any network. She was awarded two Primetime Emmy Awards for her hit reality series, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. She appeared on NBC’s Suddenly Susan and guest starred on Seinfeld and Law & Order: SVU.
John Patrick Griffin: Bio Summary
| Name | John Patrick Griffin |
| Date of birth | 29 October 1916 |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA |
| Famous as | father of Kathy Griffin |
| Died | 17 February 2007 (aged 90) |
| Parents | Patrick Griffin and Margaret Mary |
| Sibling | Patricia Griffin |
| Spouse | Maggie Griffin |
| Children | John Griffin, Gary Griffin, Joyce Griffin, Kenny Griffin, and Kathy Griffin |
Who Is Kathy Griffin’s Father, John Patrick Griffin?
John Patrick Griffin is in the spotlight because of his popular daughter Kathy Griffin. John who was welcomed into the world on 29 October 1916, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA was the son of Patrick Griffin and Margaret Mary. He was the brother of Patricia Griffin. There’s minimal information about his childhood and family publicly available. Details of his education are unknown.
John Patrick Griffin was an electronics store manager. He joined the Army Air Corps before the U.S.’s entry into WWII. He served for four and a half years with the 2nd Photo Squadron. He was honorably discharged in 1945 at the rank of Tech Sergeant. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Penmar Golf Club. He was married to Margaret Mary “Maggie” Griffin (née Corbally, 1920 – 2020). He and Maggie were married on March 20, 1942.
They had 5 children, Kenneth Griffin (died), Joyce Griffin (September 27, 1946 – September 14, 2017, died from lymphoma), Gary Griffin (Gary Michael Griffin; 1950/1951 – January 22, 2014, died from cancer), John Griffin, and Kathleen Mary Griffin (Kathy Griffin). John’s wife Maggie Griffin was a hospital administrator, author, and reality TV star. She authored her memoir, “Tip It!: The World According to Maggie Griffin”.
John and Maggie were married until John passed away. John appeared with his daughter Kathy Griffin on several episodes of Suddenly Susan. He appeared as himself on Kathy’s So-Called Reality and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.
John Griffin’s Wife Suffered From Dementia
John Patrick Griffin’s beloved wife Maggie Griffin was diagnosed with dementia. John and Maggie’s daughter Kathy Griffin publicly revealed her mother’s diagnosis. She shared with her fans and followers on her social media handles. She wrote, “As heartbreaking as this is, I feel the need to share some important info about my mom Maggie. I’ve always been honest with you all, but this one is really hard.”
“The pic below, taken in September, was the last time I was able to have a proper/coherent conversation with her. Since that photo was taken, she has rapidly fallen into the throes of dementia. This is never easy for any child, I know this is a reality that millions of people deal with every year. But when it comes to my mom this is particularly hard because her sharp mind was everything.”
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“My mom is 98 and up until this past couple years she was so sharp she always kept me on my toes. Her mind was so naturally quick, funny, and smart. No one could get anything past her. Watching that slip away so fast has been devastating. I want to assure you all that she is not in pain and she is getting the best 24-hour care. In terms of how she is now, at this point she only knows my name and I love you.”
Kathy Griffin revealed that she shared the news of her mother’s health because several people asked why she had not shared photos or videos of her mom. She added: “What I am most proud of when I comes to My Life On The D List is that show gave me the opportunity to show the world how naturally funny my parents were. When people tell me they feel like they know my mom, I always respond “you do!” She never put on a show, she was the show.”
“If you ever met my mom and asked for a photo, you should know it was a pleasure as much for her as it was for you. She loved making people happy and making people laugh. And trust me, I know she was the bigger star…thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us a lifetime of memories.”
How Did Kathy Griffin’s Father Die?
John Patrick Griffin died of congestive heart failure and complications of multiple myeloma on 17 February 2007, at age 90, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He was buried at Westwood Memorial Park, Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He was a fan of Slammin’ Sammy Snead, diehard Chicago White Sox fan, ardent reader, traveler and lover of books, music, film, and theater.
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My Mom, the one and only, Maggie Griffin, passed away today. I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so grateful you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St Patrick’s Day. 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/l9IZHuIWLb
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) March 18, 2020
John’s wife Maggie Griffin passed away on 17 March 2020, at age 99, in California, USA, after battling dementia. His daughter Kathy Griffin shared that her mother passed away on St. Patrick’s Day. “My Mom, the one and only, Maggie Griffin, passed away today. I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so grateful you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St Patrick’s Day.”
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