Actress Gabrielle Union announced the death of her father, Sylvester "Cully" Union Jr., on Saturday, April 5, 2026. He was 81 years old. In a tribute shared on her verified social media accounts, Union stated her father had passed away after a yearslong struggle with dementia.
Union's post honored her father's life and described the profound grief of gradually losing a loved one to the disease. She shared memories of his character and their relationship, though the specific details of the post were personal and not fully quoted in news reports.
Sylvester Union Jr. was a former military serviceman and a significant figure in his daughter's life, often referenced in her public discussions about family. The cause of death was related to complications from dementia, as confirmed by Union's statement. No further details about funeral arrangements were immediately made public.
