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Sarah Jessica Parker is grieving the loss of her stepfather, Paul Giffin Forst, who kicked the bucket on September 28 at the age of 76 after suffering a minor illness.

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The "Sex and the City" star's family reported Forste's passing in an announcement to NOW.

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"Our family is saddened to announce that after a surprising and quick illness, Paul Giffin Forst passed away yesterday at the age of 76," the statement read.

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"In his final moments he was surrounded by the affection and admiration of youth, including his revered wife of 54 years, Barbara and Sarah Jessica Parker," it went on.

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The family said that Forst will be remembered "with the spirit of thoughtful thoughtfulness that was his confidence,

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his extraordinary victories among his 13 grandchildren, and his help in making the world a more generous, generous, and loving place for all." Backed faith."

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According to a July 2000 article in The New York Times, Parker was 3 years old when her mother, Barbara, married Forsti.

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Insights about Forste's passing come two days after the "...and Very Much Like That" star, 57, was playing "Hocus Pocus 2" with her better half, entertainer Matthew Broderick, 60, and their child.