By Benge Nsenduluka For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 14:41 GMT, 17 February 2019 | Updated: 14:41 GMT, 17 February 2019
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It's been 18 years since Natalie Barr lost her late father, Jim, to left ventricular failure [heart failure].
But the pain of loss is still fresh for the Sunrise host, who has recalled the heartbreaking moment she learned he had died at age 61.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph on Monday, Natalie 50, said losing her father in 2001 while she was six months pregnant with her eldest son, Lachlan, 17, marked the 'worst day' of her life.
'It was the worst day of my life': Sunrise's Natalie Barr reflects on late father Jim's sudden death while she was six months pregnant
'I was at home after reading the late news when I got a call that my dad died. It was the worst day of my life,' she said.
'My father Jim had died of left ventricular failure, according to the report. You never forget those things. He's been gone 18 years and I still get upset.
'He came with me to the ultrasound of my first son, Lachlan, and had never been to one before. He took the photo with him and showed his mates at the golf club, telling them 'that's my grandson — he was so damn excited.'
'Some days are just hard. Miss you dad': In 2015, Natalie shared this photo of her late father Jim
Jim complained about heartburn after playing golf with friends and tragically died just hours later,
Natalie said her 'one regret' was not being able to convince him to quit smoking.