‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic’s Dad Has Passed Away

Author Andrea Swindall - Pop Culture Writer

January 6th, 2021 5:24 PM

Tiger King star Joe Exotic is grieving the loss of his father.

On Twitter, Joe wrote, “2021 already is showing the evil side. I just learned my Dad has passed away now also. So hard being here knowing I am innocent and now I have lost both parents during this hell, when is anyone in this system going to care?”

In another tweet, he added, “I pray so hard for God to watch over him and Dillon every night, seems like the prayers are not even being heard anymore. R.I.P. Dad, tell Mom hello, at least you are not alone anymore. I love you both.”

Joe didn’t specify how he died, but the New York Post is reporting that it’s from coronavirus.

After his tweet, Joe tagged people like Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Karen Pence, Sean Hannity, Ted Cruz, Mike Pence, and Eric Trump.

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Author Andrea Swindall - Pop Culture Writer

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