Russell Wilson honors late father on his birthday with heartfelt message

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Russell Wilson honors late father on his birthday with heartfelt message
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Russell Wilson shared an emotional tribute for his late father, Harrison Wilson III, on X to mark what would have been his 71st birthday. Harrison Wilson died in 2010 at 55 due to complications from diabetes. In his message, Wilson reminisces about his father's influence on his life and his aspirations as a father. He previously expressed how much he wished to see his father smile again, having been shaped by his guidance and support throughout his upbringing. Wilson is currently a father of four, with a fifth child on the way.

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  • •Russell Wilson shared a birthday tribute for his father on November 10.
  • •Harrison Wilson III passed away in 2010 at the age of 55.
  • •Wilson recalls memories of his father's support in sports.
  • •He aims to emulate his father's parenting style with his own kids.
  • •Wilson is expecting a fifth child with wife Ciara.
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Russell Wilson shared a touching message in honor of his late father’s birthday. “I miss you Dad. Happy Birthday 🕊️🕊️🕊️,” Wilson wrote on X. Wilson’s father, Harrison Wilson III, died in 2010 at the age of 55 due to complications from diabetes. Today would have been his 71st birthday. In 2015, the Super Bowl champion shared how much his father […] The post Russell Wilson sends emotional message on late dad’s birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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