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His dad, Leonard, died of a heart attack at the relatively young age of 64.
And, Eamonn Holmes broke down in tears on Sunday night as he paid tribute to his late father, 31 years after his untimely death.
The heartbroken This Morning presenter, 61, gave an emotional interview in an episode of The Meaning of Life, which aired on Irish TV.
Devastating: Eamonn Holmes, 61, broke down in tears on Sunday night as he paid tribute to his late father, 31 years after his untimely death
In the heart wrenching clip, Eamonn said: 'He's been gone 31 years now but I still miss him every day.
'I can't recall my late Father without thinking of how he always wanted to provide… even when I had a successful career. I think like all of us he just liked to be needed.'
Describing a vivid memories of his dad, while choking back tears Eamonn said: 'All he did was give us a big hug, or whatever...
Missing you: His dad, Leonard, died of a heart attack at the relatively young age of 64