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Jo Dee Messina scared some deeply personal news. Over the weekend, the “Heads Carolina, Tails California” singer revealed that her father, Vincent Messina, passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 95.
Jo Dee took to social media to honor her dad with a touching video. In the clip, her father is singing “Daddy’s Little Girl” with a moment filled with love, emotion, and all the feels as he fights back tears while singing to his daughter.
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Vincent wasn’t just Jo Dee’s dad, he was a beloved part of her life. Before his family’s life in music, he was a high-school basketball coach in Massachusetts and worked in a car factory to support his family.
Jo Dee’s mom, Mary Messina, passed away in 2020 at age 90, and fans will remember how close Jo Dee was with both her parents over the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jo Dee and her family as they navigate this tender time.
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