R.I.P.
Cameron Diaz's Father Dies From Pneumonia

Posted Apr 15th 2008 6:38PM by TMZ Staff

UPDATE: Cameron issued the following statement: "My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family. My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts."

TMZ has learned that Cameron Diaz's father died suddenly early this morning.

We're told the 58-year-old Emilio Diaz, a popular resident of Seal Beach, Calif., recently developed the flu which then turned into pneumonia. We hear his death was "shocking" as Emilio was in "terrific health." Diaz is currently filming her upcoming flick "My Sister's Keeper." A source on the set tells us production on the film was shut down today.

Emilio was a second generation Cuban-American who worked as a foreman for an oil company. He had a bit part in his daughter's film "There's Something About Mary" as "Jailbird."

A rep for Cameron did not return our request for comment.

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1. First! RIP Mr. Diaz

Posted at 6:46PM on Apr 15th 2008 by BGZ

2. Cami I am so sorry!

Posted at 6:46PM on Apr 15th 2008 by vs

3. Oh no. That hurts. :(

Posted at 6:48PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Anti-Society

4. Prayers go out to Cameron and her family

Posted at 6:48PM on Apr 15th 2008 by BGZ

5. My thoughts & prayers go out to their family! What a tragedy, R.I.P.

Posted at 6:49PM on Apr 15th 2008 by 420

6. Shocking and tragic! Thoughts and prayers are with Cam and her family.

Posted at 6:49PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Tony

7. I send my love and prayers to Cameron and her family.So sorry for your loss.

Posted at 6:51PM on Apr 15th 2008 by April Brewer

8. I am sorry for her loss. However, she is such a dumb bubble head b*#$(, she may not understand he is really dead. I hope when they bury him, they go green!

Posted at 6:55PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Donald Orosie

9. TMZ, thank you for handling this respectfully and not making disgusting comments.

Posted at 6:55PM on Apr 15th 2008 by me

10. my condolences to Cameron and her family.

Posted at 6:55PM on Apr 15th 2008 by DMLady

11. So sorry. The loss of a parent is such a painful and terrible thing, and to lose a parent so suddenly....

Posted at 6:56PM on Apr 15th 2008 by bev

12. My condolences to Cami and her family at this time. Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in eternal peace.

Posted at 6:59PM on Apr 15th 2008 by me

13. It doesnt matter who you are and how much you have, losing a parent, especially so young, just sucks.

Thanks for handling this with good taste for a change, TMZ.

My condolences to Cameron and her family.

Posted at 6:59PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Ms_Tell_It_Like_It_Is

14. Oh my, how sad. And he was a very handsome man. Condolences to the family.

Posted at 7:00PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Me

15. I don't know Cameron personally, but my heart goes out to her. To lose a parent suddenly is a difficult thing to endure. May God be with her and her family.

Posted at 7:01PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Nurse

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