Losing a parent at any age is a deeply traumatic experience. For a child, however, it can be
one of the most stressful and upsetting events a youngster ever experiences,
often causing profound emotional, social, and developmental impacts.
Children do not process loss the way adults do. Their reaction depends heavily on their age and understanding of death. In some cases, the loss of a mother or father can channel emotional emptiness and trauma into relentless drive and ambition. But the impact of losing a mom or dad at such a young age is often quite overwhelming, with the grief and anxiety taking years to heal.
In this gallery, we list 30 celebrities who lost a parent when they were kids. Each is a personal tragedy that they dealt with in different ways. Click to continue reading.