Nicole Kidman's Father Unexpectedly Dies

By Kat Ernst (kat.ernst@mstarsnews.com) | Sep 12, 2014 02:01 PM EDT

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Nicole Kidman's father, psychologist Dr. Antony Kidman, has died unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 12. Her father was in Singapore visiting his other daughter, Antonia when he reportedly died after a fall.

The death has been confirmed by the University of Technology Sydney where Dr. Kidman had worked. "It is with great sadness that we learn of Dr. Tony Kidman's sudden passing. During his 43 years at the University of Technology, Sydney, Tony has contributed greatly-as a colleague, as a researcher, and as a health practitioner," vice-chancellor professor Attila Brungs told Reuters in a statement. "Tony will be missed by all at UTS. Our thoughts are with his family at this time."

The actress, 47, was in Nashville at the time she learned of her father's death. Her husband, country singer Keith Urban, was set to perform Saturday, Sept. 13 in Washington State, however canceled his shows to be by his wife's side.

We have yet to hear form the actress and her reps so far. But, it was clear that the Kidman and her father shared a close relationship as she brought him along to many of her red carpet events.

Dr. Kidman not only leaves behind his famous daughter but his wife of 50 years Janelle of which they have two daughters, Nicole and Antonia. He was also a grandfather to Bella Cruise, 21, Connor Cruise, 19 (Nicole's children with former husband and actor Tom Cruise.) Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, 5, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban 3, (Nicole's children with Keith Urban.) and Antonia's kids Lucia, Sybella, Hamish, Nicholas, Alexander and James.

Nicole will be left with many memories and sayings from her brilliant father, "As my dad said 'Nic, it is what it is, it's not what it should have been, not what it could have been ,it is what it is.'"

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