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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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76. #67 u r a azzhole and would prob like to be azzedraped by a corpse yourself u loser

Posted at 8:08PM on Apr 15th 2008 by April Dawn

77. Why arent you making fun of it like you did with Elliot yamin???
Yeah...whatevs.
MW

Posted at 8:19PM on Apr 15th 2008 by matt

78. Say hi to Tookie and Barbaro from us.

Posted at 8:08PM on Apr 15th 2008 by FlBiker

79. Did he see Cameron without her make-up, that'd do it.

Posted at 8:11PM on Apr 15th 2008 by FlBiker

80. Peace be with you and your family.

Posted at 8:13PM on Apr 15th 2008 by A Stranger

81. Oh gawsh, this is terrible news! No matter who you are, losing a parent is heart wrenching...R.I.P. Mr. Diaz....Cameron, we are so sorry for your loss. :(

Posted at 10:29PM on Apr 15th 2008 by LJK

82. I just lost my mom a year ago, my heart is out to you and your family.

Posted at 8:46PM on Apr 15th 2008 by ginger11

83. Cameron, such a terrible loss, you must be feeling such grief. If you need some comfort sex, please call me.

Posted at 8:22PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Stevo

84. my dad worked with him at unocal 76 way back when cameron was a young teenager. used to see them at company picnics. my deepest condolences to the family.

Posted at 8:23PM on Apr 15th 2008 by splash

85. rest in peace camron diaz's dad. i didn't know he was cuban, i'm also considered cuban, as my mother was born there. he must have been so proud of his daughter. saw her recently in "being john malkovich where they made her look like a geek. i really have hair like that lol. anyway my sincerest condolences. vaya con dios.

Posted at 9:13PM on Apr 15th 2008 by sandra weisz

86. My deepest sympathies to Cameron and her family. I know she is in shock and needs a long time to grieve, so much more difficult when it is completely unexpected.

.Also, Cameron seems like such a funny, sweet, lovely, real person... I wish people would quit saying such mean things about her.,,,give her some respect.

Posted at 9:10PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Jimmy B.

87. Who is the Dude not wearing the sunglasses?

Posted at 9:03PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Retart

88. MY condolences OUT OUT TO HER FAMILY IT VERY SAD DAY.......

Posted at 9:07PM on Apr 15th 2008 by MACCAPONE60

89. So very sad. My condolences.

Posted at 9:14PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Susan

90. Condoleleces from the Robert fam, may Mr Diaz RIP, Cameron,prayers go out from our fam to your fam and may you find peace in this time of anguish.

Posted at 9:19PM on Apr 15th 2008 by Robert

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