Matt’s woes only intensified.

But fans got bad news on August 1, when Mattannouncedthat his dad had died at age 83.

The couple had been married for 63 years.

Matt Roloff 2008

The post received more than 52,000 likes, along with numerous expressions of sympathy.

We wish you all peace during this time of sadness."

He seemed like a very proud Papa!"

Matt Roloff and parents