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Dana White didn't feel sad and had 'almost no feelings' after both his parents passed away

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Published 21:41 15 Sep 2023 GMT+1

Dana White didn't feel sad and had 'almost no feelings' after both his parents passed away

People are flooding to social media in support of the UFC president after he opened up about losing his parents

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

Featured Image Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images/Instagram/@DanaWhite

Topics: Celebrity, Dana White, Mental Health, Parenting, Sport, UFC

Poppy Bilderbeck
Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

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People are flooding to social media in support of UFC president Dana White after he opened up about losing his parents.

Not much is known about Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White's parents.

There is little information on his father and his mother released an unauthorised biography on White back in 2011, but the boxing figure hasn't publicly spoken about them much before.

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In an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, White revealed both his parents recently passed away, going on to reflect how it has affected him. Catch a clip of the interview here:

White appeared on Morgan's talk show yesterday (14 September).

He revealed: "My parents died recently and uh... Holy s**t this is where we're going with this interview huh? You know, I'm good with it. I'm good with everything.

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"I focus a lot on my kids and my relationship with them. I've sort of put my relationship with my parents behind me."

When asked if he felt 'sad' when his parents passed away, White responded: "No."

"I didn't wish any ill-will on either one of my parents," he continued. "But when they passed away I had almost no feelings about it to be honest with you."

Dana White revealed both his parents passed away recently.
Getty Images/ Chris Unger/ Zuffa lLC

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A clip of the interview was uploaded to TikTok by 'That Boxing Channel' and thousands of users poured into the comments to share their support for White.

One TikToker said: "If parents don't show you love, it is hard to do the same."

Another added: "People like it or not but thats what a real man does. Circle of life. I'ts time to focus on his kids."

A third commented: "People are wild for thinking blood makes you obligated to be loyal. Love is what makes you connected and loyal."

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And a final resolved: "It might be hard to understand for some of us raised by a great parent, other kids had the opposite experience."

People have flooded to social media in support of White and his reaction.
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Elsewhere in the podcast, Morgan referred to White's Irish Catholic background and having 'spiritual guidance from nuns'.

White reflected on going to Catholic school and being an altar boy but noted that he doesn't know if it 'affected him in a positive way towards religion'.

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The UFC president said he 'doesn't believe in much' but does 'believe in karma for some reason'.

When asked by the host what he thinks happens when you die, White said: "I think that's it. It's it. It's over. I think we think we're more important than we really are because some people have to believe that to get through life. I'm not one of those people.

"[...] Maybe there is, maybe there isn't. The real answer for me is I don't know, but I don't let that guide me. [...] You can figure out being a good person without having to believe in anything in my opinion."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677.

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