Father of Billy Crawford Passes Away
BILLY CRAWFORD – The singer-dancer took to social media to mourn the passing of his father, Jack Crawford.
Billy expressed deep sorrow for not being able to say goodbye to his father. He conveyed his love and gratitude, calling his dad the greatest father he could have wished for. Billy wished for his father to find peace in the arms of the Lord and shared that he would truly miss him, signing off with love as his son.
“I’m sorry, Dad. I wasn’t there to say goodbye, give you a last hug, or tell you how much I love
you. You’ll always be in my heart. Thank you for being the greatest dad I could ever have! May you finally rest and forever be happy in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I’ll truly miss you, my main man!” he wrote.
Netizens and celebrities alike expressed their sympathy toward Billy and his family. Alex Gonzaga said: “Praying for you and your family daddy bills. Our deepest condolences. Jaya noted: “Hey brother, our family sends our deepest condolences and prayers. May our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ send you His shalom and comfort. Our love and hugs.”
Meanwhile, Billy Crawford is a Filipino actor, singer, comedian, dancer, and television host. He began his career as a child performer on the variety show “That’s Entertainment” and gained acclaim in films like “Lost Command” and “Sandakot Na Bala.” At age 12, he moved to the U.S. and became a backup dancer for Michael Jackson during the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
Crawford’s music career took off in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with his self-titled debut album and hits like “Trackin’,” which achieved commercial success in Europe. Over the years, he released several albums, including “Ride,” “Big City,” and “Groove,” and earned multiple awards, including an NRJ Music Award.
He has also hosted various television shows in the Philippines, such as “It’s Showtime” and “Pilipinas Got Talent,” and participated in the French dance competition “Danse avec les Stars,” where he won the title in 2022. Crawford is married to Coleen García, with whom he has a son named Amari.