Scott Van Pelt shares the emotion and grief behind losing his father | SC with SVP

On the 31st anniversary of his father’s death, Scott Van Pelt chooses to address the day rather than ignore it. He explains how he tends to be the friend that people confide in and on January 15, 2019 he’s decided to take his own advice and talk about the death of his father rather than pretend January 15th is a day like any other.
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[@brandonbest459]

No one understands the loss of losing a parent until it happens to them .

[@pureseduction93ce38]

Ok but this is sports center ❕so let’s just talk sports 💯

[@matt_kyote97]

Ahem!!

[@sjaakverduijn9315]

@Julian Davisbuth still if jou look like 60 yrs old yourself is about time they eventuele die snowflake

[@JeffMiller-lp3dp]

Yep - lost my mother on August 5, 2018. SVP's short diatribe was welcomed and appreciated. Fortunately for me - I have a wife that lost both of her parents years ago - she helped steady me during a very stressful time. Thanks for sharing SVP - I'll do my best to do the same. Peace!

[@DarkNavareWise]

i loss my grandma last year

[@benny_erikson]

SVP and Stuart Scott are THE greatest human beings to represent ESPN! so much love and admiration for those two, among a long list of ESPN anchors/employees that have brought me endless joy over the years. THANK you SVP and rest in peace Stuart Scott.

[@thebeasters]

I'll add Boom and TJ

[@Juvenal10]

John Saunders

[@joeyfranchini7499]

Amen 🙏❤️

[@matt_kyote97]

He'd Be Damn Proud!!

[@user-l76qfm]

I can tell it took everything in him to hold it together until the end. SVP doesn’t have to do anything crazy for his words to be powerful. Just a genuine person sharing his genuine emotions on TV.

[@Noah-od8kb]

SVP. Absolute Legend. Your father is watching, and he is beyond proud. Keep it goin, SVP!

[@firestarterxox69]

Doubt his father is watching cause... ya know.

[@KevooMufasa7]

Rip Mr. Pelt he raised a helluva son and man

[@thebmwchannel4561]

This made me cry

[@pureseduction93ce38]

Nicki Minaj stop lying 🤥

[@spunky2006]

@@pureseduction93ce38 Stop telling this person what to do and also show some respect as well.

[@lazylion420]

you need to get out more...

[@brandonkulka1995]

Rest in Paradise

[@dmarsh5019]

I lost my dad on Oct 29, 2009. Trying to deal with it is a daily struggle. Your advice helps immensely. Thank you SVP.

[@JasonNahRealFitSG]

Every tap of the pen by SVP makes me wanna tear even more... His dad couldn't have been more proud... a very shining light in ESPN

[@jimmarker7910]

I totally get it Scott. My dad died 62 years ago this June 29th. I was three years old but I remember it, the day that changed my life forever. Good advice on how to deal with the grief. Thank you.

[@ramirovalenzuela5600]

“i miss you, dad, today and everyday. and i hope you’d be proud of how it all turned out.” A good man with his heart on his sleeve. God bless his soul.

[@mgfroyo]

I already loved Scott but his Tyler Trent stuff and this (which I'm just now seeing as a non-cable house) sealed it for me. He's the greatest guy and I want nothing but the best for him for forever.

[@mrself9130]

my parents sacrifice their entire lives just to make sure I live comfortable.I have mostly let them down and have disappointed them .My dad is 51 and mom is almost 47 ,hope they live till their nineties healthily to see their son conquer the world but more importantly be a good human

[@ca74050]

Mr Self I feel you brother 🤝

[@1310an]

There's still time to be the man you want to be.

[@Luke-bj8mr]

Don’t hope they live to that age to make them proud then but do it now

[@theofficialxboxchannel4189]

I wish you well Scott

[@brettonplacefilms2033]

I miss my dad a lot too...

[@PVRS1]

Came up in my facebook memories today. Of all the great work he's done, this is the segment from SVP ill never forget. 🙏

[@cesararias8825]

one of my favorite ESPN moment. SVP is the best.

[@nateskula7648]

SVP is such a talented and beautiful writer. Unafraid to discuss the human condition on a sports channel. One of the greatest sports personalities ever!

[@rustyshackleford3068]

best man to ever do it...cheers scott

[@Lootmeister]

The more I watch this guy the more I love him!

[@canadianclub1961]

ESPN best talent

[@mrvy33]

I lost my dad to cancer twelve days shy of my 9th birthday in 1987. I relate to everything SVP says here, and he says it beautifully.

[@thebeasters]

We love you Scott

[@ryanlerman4401]

SVP is a role model.

[@GildedWarrior331]

Scott I know how you feeling I lose my father in July of 2018 this past summer from cancer ....it was hard that first week but it gets easier as time go by ...keep strong ..

[@matt_kyote97]

Lost my Mom on July 16'.. Cancer is a Bitch ,took my mom as well!!

[@petricell]

His dad passed 31 years ago.

[@matt_kyote97]

@@petricell,So?? My Grandmother passed away 46 years ago, doesn't mean my dad still doesn't miss her!!

[@petricell]

@@matt_kyote97 no you're right, I wasnt referring to you. It seemed the original commenter seems to think that Scott's father just passed recently and I did not want him to be misinformed. That is all. I apologize for all your losses.

[@richardschulz2371]

It does not get easier. My mom passed away March of 2016 and there not a day that it’s gotten easier.

[@kenrensi9107]

Thanks for stepping up and having the courage to be vulnerable, while paying tribute to a man you love, respect, and miss so dearly. My parents passed on to a better life in 1993 and 2010, and I found myself sobbing at times during the holidays this year because I would love for them to see their grandkids and their little ones. God bless you, Scott, and thanks again for sharing - never selfish!

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Great job Scott. I lost my dad at 9 and understand the hole death leaves when we are so young. Pretty sure your dad knows how it turned out and smiles every day.

[@burgermane1364]

I loss my father Nov 23 2017. Rest Easy. I hope all is well

[@reggyforman4146]

SVP has and will always be someone to look up to. He's the definition of class when it comes to sports media or any type of media. Such a genuine person. He has ways of moving others. ♥️♥️

[@dougnulton]

He’d be proud as hell, Scott. Your amazing influence and perspective have inspired so many more people than I could fathom myself affecting.

[@johnjiii414]

He’d be beyond proud SVP. Keep up the good work. We love our boy from MD!

[@eversonfrazier2125]

Wishes goes out bro to you

[@eversonfrazier2125]

Sorry 🙏🏾 for your loss

[@just2guys639]

Well said Scott. You did your dad proud, and you've managed to keep your old man alive by doing what you just did....acknowledge him

[@supermcfly100]

Just seeing this today. Yesterday was my sons birthday. Im really moved by you sharing your grief. Thank you. Sorry for yur loss Makes me appreciate everything.

[@Thesuperfractor]

Im from Taiwan , he should be proud to know that theres even someone from the far east watching ur shows now

[@MichaelBrown-gw8ez]

Beautiful sir.

[@ChrisHarrisonMichigan]

Well said Mr. Van Pelt. We appreciate you using your air time and being brave enough to be so heartfelt. Great advice. I'm sure your father is looking down from heaven and very proud

[@oldmanolson6081]

This is why you are my favorite guy on ESPN Mr. Van Pelt.

[@briancunningham956]

I have never searched anything regarding the loss of my father who passed in Dec. of last year. I really haven't had the strength to find better ways to cope with it. But Today I had to find a video on a scripted sports segment and SVPs "One Big Thing" was an example. This was the first video at the top of the list after searching for his segment. I needed this. Thank you.

[@landismithCOJ]

RIP

[@JaredCollins]

SVP, Thank you for sharing! Your father would be proud.

[@rvhflvcko5016]

Sorry for your loss SVP. Prayers for you and your family🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇

[@josephpineda911]

Miss u pops

[@mikebattista9570]

I lost my mom n dad within 69 days of each other. Your dad know all the good you have done. He would be proud.

[@IvanTheTerrible77]

I'm gonna go hug my son and tell him how much I love him now

[@user-dm3yj9wu9j]

SVP a real one ☝️

[@MafiaboysWorld]

I was 12 when my Dad died in 1991, I totally understand where Scott is coming from. To be able to show my Dad my son, the things I went through, good and bad, and to hug him one more time. 👍

[@JimmyReskeNC]

It always hurts...sometimes you can gain strength through the pain, by facing it head on. Peace!

[@dantexkv9983]

🙏🏾 live day by day to see a better day

[@wildmansamurai3663]

Awesome guy.

[@theofficialplaystationchan1987]

Great story

[@egreen1600able]

R.i.p to pops 😇🙏🙏

[@quentingartside2166]

Love you SVP✌🏼

[@ljmorris2151]

You could hear the pain in his voice at the end, made me tear up a little bit.

[@ca74050]

ljmorris2151 you could hear his voice tremble :/

[@thedefinitionisthis]

Great piece. Your father would be damn proud.

[@PrinceAnt722]

Very powerful.

[@SkinnyVinnie]

Luv u brother!

[@ShanShan-xs4eb]

Wow so sorry man may they rip luv your show stay 💪

[@Luismcfc]

Way to nail it as always. Thanks for all you do.

[@jayrichjlr]

Love you svp

[@jasonblack1382]

Thanks 4 sharing 🙌🏾

[@dantexkv9983]

If you dislike you have no soul

[@dansysoman3391]

This man is growing on me. I had never watched his show, but the way he brings a raw real humanness to all of his shows is extremely meaningful and needed. I can't imagine losing my dad. he is my hero, the first person I think of sharing a thought, idea, or question with.

[@mobbcreep956]

It's the MD in him

[@thebeasters]

He's one of the two or three left from the really good ESPN I'd say Scott, Stan and Neil, some left voluntarily because they were criminally underpaid or slapped in the face with offers, but essentially that's being fired It's crazy how Disney ESPN wolfenago a few hundred thousand with their best talent when they're like a multi-billion dollar company Now most of it is just metrosexuals and women yelling at the screen that don't know anything about sports

[@mccleod1592]

U can tell it hard for to talk about this but Im glad he did cuz it goes to show you that losing someone even if it was long time ago it never goes away and it always feels like yesterday and it's happening all over again thank you svp as a man who has also experienced the loss of my father I know how much it hurts and how much u have to fight the tears inside I'm sorry for ur loss brother hope u and ur family are doing well and God bless

[@duaneclarke9891]

Saw the tail end of this last night. This was sad. Don't know how I would take it if I lost a parent. Not selfish at all saying a few things remembering someone you love.

[@asadfalconsfan1851]

R.I.P.

[@RMS5006]

Thanks 4 sharing. Embrace the grief and pain . Listen to Danzig's cold eternal. 😎😢👽

[@thebeasters]

Everyone around me is dying. I really need this.

[@RichardLeo-mf3zb]

Every year I commemorate my parents' passing by having a bottle of wine over four days in late October. It gives me solace.

[@josephgarcia4475]

Preach

[@seanrock8717]

Already thought that dude was the best thing on ESPN since Stew Scott...I was right. #RealMan

[@killerrambo4979]

That Is Life Scott, Live With It, We All Go Through It!!!

[@jamellbrown7315]

Vp just my dawg!

[@Yoshiling]

If you were my son, Scott, I would be very proud.

[@TimfromChicago]

He would be proud. Oh he’d be proud

[@GleenwoodEABaby]

Srry for your lost. My name is Sam as well. My grandma passed Monday. January 14 😔😔

[@tymmac007]

I'm sure he's looking down beaming at you, SVP!!

[@legawwdjames6378]

Hold ya heads up carry on the Legacy

[@realtalk682]

God bless uce!!!

[@AbuKahn]

I lost my father ten years ago and that day I became a man.

[@2ravioli392]

Wow

[@lazylion420]

could've done without the elevator music hip-hop in the background... but nicely done, Scott

[@Taildawg]

🙏🏿

[@fran53695]

The music in the background is pissing me off

[@67marlins]

What did Scott say at about 0:17....? Sorry I just cannot understand his pronunciation. Thanks.

[@legendarybeast6694]

🙌🙌🙌🙌😊

[@leonardobarbosa9056]

Coulda turned off the music

[@mattjohnson4515]

The music is not appropriate

[@aes943]

😮😊

[@djaesy]

bald egg speaks the bald truth

[@joeyhernandez7908]

Was this dude reading of a script or is it just how the cameras are set up

[@richi1235]

whatevs

[@rmac5584]

Really ESPN! Keep the focus on sports and leave your personal lives out of it.

[@wzup77ify]

That felt genuine. I feel you man

[@IsueBadGovernmentLawyers]

Let's see if we can get this video 5K dislikes

[@asahenry7428]

Lawn Care Services shut the fuck up

[@OneLeggedStormChaser]

RIP