Fans were surprised when Hallmark favorite Tyler Hynes revealed that his father, Tony, passed away on April 29 and shared a moving tribute on what would have been his 70th birthday. Read on to discover the full story!
The 40-year-old actor posted on May 11, reflecting on his father's influence and saying he feels both changed and connected by the loss. He dedicated the post to Tony Hynes and described how the moment marked a clear before and after in his life.
Tyler's Instagram video wove together childhood footage of them playing catch on the beach with family photos that included his mother, Betty. The clip also showed Tony's Kansas City Chiefs hat on a shelf, later placed on Tyler's head in a quiet, sentimental gesture.