Cameron Diaz's Father Dies From Pneumonia

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

Emilio and Cameron Diaz 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.

Filed under: R.I.P.

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46. my condolences to Cameron and her family.

Posted at 7:35PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Sarah

47. So sorry Cammy. He must have been a real good guy by the looks of his daughter, you.

Posted at 7:36PM on Apr 15th 2008 by off the property

48. So young, so sad. Prayers to the family.

Posted at 7:37PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Kelli

49. dead don't = terrific health...duh!

Posted at 7:37PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Roger C.

50. He was HIV + ?

Posted at 7:37PM on Apr 15th 2008 by FlBiker

51. I am sorry for her loss. She is so dumb, it will take a year for her to get her fat head out of her bum, and then she will find out he died. She needs to care for her zits too!!

Posted at 7:39PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Mike Miers

52. Too bad he didn't live long enough to see her make a decent movie.

Posted at 7:39PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Jamster

53. I am hearing he had AIDS.

Posted at 7:41PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Giovani

54. oh no what a shock! awwww Cameron my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :-(

Posted at 7:42PM on Apr 15th 2008 by no name

55. you people are emotional wrecks.

Posted at 7:45PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Sentence structure matters

56. How terribly tragic.

On yesterday's TMZ show, you showed her at LAX airport. Maybe on her way to visit her ill father?

So very sad. May he R.I.P.

Posted at 7:45PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Anonymous 5.10.08 Expect us

57. The man had pneumonia people. Don't start with the rumors!

Posted at 7:45PM on Apr 15th 2008 by why not

58. What a Bummer. Been there. A tough painfull loss. God Bless him and the family.

Posted at 7:46PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Len

59. God Bless him and his family at this time of grief.

Posted at 7:48PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Kim

60. Sorry to hear of her loss of her father at such a young age.

Posted at 7:48PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Tab

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