Gail Mabalane mourns the passing of a father figure whom she calls Papa Dean.
The actress said the man and his wife parented her after the passing of her biological parents and it hurts knowing that the man has kicked the bucket.
Taking to Instagram, Gail shared lovely memories made with Papa Dean.
“God is so faithful! With both my parents gone…He made sure that I never felt like an orphan. He blessed me with motherly and fatherly figures … all whom I am so grateful for,” she wrote.
“Papa Dean & Mama T … Oupa Dean & Gogo T to my kids! Papa Dean…it’s so hard to say goodbye. Thank you for all the incredible memories. For receiving us and loving us as your own. I have learned so much from our time spent with you…you were a QUALITY, QUALITY human being…an incredible man of faith, honor, and integrity. We’re going to miss you…all of us. Thank you…for everything,” Gail added.
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