Nate Berkus News: Interior Designer Pays Tribute To His Late Father In Heartfelt Post [VIDEO]
Nate Berkus took to his Instagram account on Friday, Nov.27, a tribute photo to his late father Michael Berkus who died at the age of 69 from brain cancer.
"Last week my father, Michael Berkus, lost a short-lived battle with brain cancer. He was the most generous and funny man and my stepmother and brothers are devastated. This picture of us was taken at my wedding to @jeremiahbrent in May 2014, he was the only one who could make me laugh when I was as nervous as I was on that special day," Berkus captioned the photo.
According to Pioneer Press Orbituary, the interior designer’s dad Michael Berkus passed away on Nov. 20 at his home in Villa Park, California, surrounded by his sons and wife. He was well known for his sense of humor and generosity and will be missed by all who knew him.
Michael is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sher Berkus, and his sons, Nate (Jeremiah), Steve (Yassi), Dan, and Bob (Kelly); Noah Vidal and Loli Perazza; his sister Vicky Berkus, and his grandchildren Kate, Caden, Chase, Chloe, Presley and Poppy. He was the founder of the National Sports Collectors Convention and was widely recognized for his expertise in the industry.
