Leo Perino, the father of Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, has passed away at the age of 79. His death was reported on Fox News, where Dana Perino co-hosts The Five and America's Newsroom. She was noticeably absent from the June 1 edition of America's Newsroom where the news was aired.
As of now, Dana Perino has not released a statement on the death of her father. The cause of death has not been announced. The news comes on the heels of Dana Perino announcing her debut novel, 'Purple State.'
Leo Perino was an influential individual in Denver, Colorado, having spent most of his life as a civic activist. He advocated for neighborhood and community improvement and had a background in broadcasting, working briefly as a country music DJ.
Dana Perino has recalled in interviews how her father played a crucial role in her journalism career, having discussed politics with her since her childhood. He was married to Jan Wife and has two daughters, Dana and Angie.
Social media were effusive in their tributes to Leo Perino as admirers and regular viewers of Dana Perino's show wrote messages of condolences to the Fox Host.
