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Hilary Swank's parents are Stephen Michael Swank and Judy Swank. 63,747, This story has been shared 44,889 times. She went to school in Bellingham, where she lived with her family, until she was 16. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. It was a #FathersDay bonanza, she wrote. ", Swank continued, noting that the "physical loss" of her dad awakened her "to the truest sense of living again. I had a rather unique relationship with him as I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago, she wrote. There was a problem getting your location. When she was nine years old, she starred in her first play as "Mowgli" in "The Jungle Book". Ever since then, she has been much in demand and has worked non-stop in movies. In this physical loss, as devastating as it is, I was awakened to the truest sense of living again, she wrote. He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and family. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In August 2020, Swank told PEOPLE that she became Stephen Michael's "health advocate" after stepping away from Hollywood in 2014 to help him heal. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, IA, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. It helped me better understand the circle of life and where we come from and where we go back to, which has connected me back to my truest self. 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Upon graduation from the University, he became a Recruiter for the NANG under active duty for the U.S.A.F. During her early childhood, her family . He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family. and was also a traveling salesman. DOUBLE feature! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [2005 Academy Awards acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Leading Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Verify and try again. In 2004, Hilary starred opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman as the title character in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby (2004); the story of a young woman's quest to realize her dream of becoming a professional boxer. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I dont miss him., But in this physical loss, as devastating as it is, I was awakened to the truest sense of living again, she said. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. 44,889, This story has been shared 42,396 times. Competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington state championships in swimming; ranked fifth in the state in all-around gymnastics. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? During an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show," the 48-year-old actress, who revealed that she was going to become a first-time mom on Wednesday, told Barrymore that her twins are due on her late father Stephen Michael Swank's birthday. Graveside services with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will in Rose Hill Cemetery. 

. Swanwick's fiction writing began with short stories, starting in 1980 when he published "Ginungagap" in TriQuarterly and "The Feast of St. Janis" in New Dimensions 11. HILARY SWANK IS PREGNANT WITH TWINS: I CANT BELIEVE IT'. She and Schneider have been married since August 2018, with the couple tying the knot in California two years after they began dating. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. I thank the Academy. The actress is getting closer to her delivery date after revealing back in October that she was pregnant with twins with her husband of four years Philip Schneider. She is a freelance contributor to TODAY.com,where she covers pop culture and breaking news. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. GREAT NEWS! [citation needed] Many of Swank's family members are from Ringgold County, Iowa.Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Clough (ne . Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon. degree in 1976. I would also like to acknowledge my fellow (Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic). All About Suleika Jaouad, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's Friends from 'DWTS' and 'SYTYCD' Honor Him: 'Forever the World's Dance Dad'. I love you all and am grateful for this community. The PS I Love You star began dating Philip in 2016. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", A post shared by Hilary Swank (@hilaryswank). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Hilary Swank at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Hilary Swank revealed on New Year's Eve 2021 that her dad, Stephen Michael Swank, had passed away months earlier. ", "It takes a lot of energy, love and edifying yourself on the matter at hand. He was 73. Accountingaccounting. Privacy Notice And not just of one, but of two. HilarySwank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America." Hilary Swank has been showing off her growing baby bump during a gym workout ahead of giving birth to her twins. Be the first to comment. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Francesca Gariano is a New York City-based freelance journalist reporting on culture, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle and wellness. All rights reserved. Hilary Swank revealed in an emotional Instagram post on Friday that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Try again later. Hilary Swank did her studies at Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, then Sehome High School. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School, Class of 1967. Thanks for contacting us. I never thought this Thanks for contacting us. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232747724/stephen-michael-swank. Please try again later. Hilary had been her dad's sole carer for several years before his death, after he became the recipient of a lung transplant.  Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country.

Upon retirement, he moved back to Maloy, Iowa, near his hometown, where he lived for several years, before moving to live with his daughter in Pacific Palisades, California, for health reasons.  He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.

He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion.  He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank.  Surviving family members are his son, Daniel Swank, and his wife, Larissa (Bean) Swank, of North Bend, Washington, and his daughter, Hilary Swank, and her husband, Philip Schneider of Telluride, Colorado.  His grandchildren, Zackery Hammond and his wife, Alayna (Abreu) Hammond of Arlington, Washington; Amanda (Swank) Johnson, and her husband, Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Sr., of Edmonds, Washington, Brandon Swank and his wife Eleni (Watts) Swank of Black Diamond, Washington; Elaine Bean of North Bend, Washington; and  Harper Swank of Edmonds, Washington.  His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. Upon retirement, he moved back to Maloy, Iowa, near his hometown, where he lived for several years, before moving to live with his daughter in Pacific Palisades, California, for health reasons. Try again later. The 47-year-old acknowledged that while 2021 wasnt necessarily the easiest year for many, it did provide the opportunity for growth and to learn new lessons in life. HilarySwank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America. ", Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines October 6, Rebel Wilson says Meghan Markle wasn't as 'naturally warm' as Prince Harry in meeting, gives possible reason, Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this', Shania Twain was 'uncontrollably fragile' from ex Mutt Lange's affair with friend: 'How could I be so stupid', Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death, Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert. Caring for her father post-lung transplant was no simple task. What what what!!! Acting professionally since she was age 16, Swank was discovered as a child actor by producer Suzy Sachs. Coming soon, she captioned the photo. Swank's revelation clearly stunned Barrymore, whose jaw dropped open. "They're due on his birthday," she explained in a preview for the Oct. 7 episode of the show. He was a Senior Master Sergeant who served this country with the greatest pride and joy, she continued. Swank also took to Instagram to show off her baby bump in a video, writing, "Coming soonDOUBLE feature! The Oscar winner, 47, revealed in an emotional post shared to her Instagram page on New Year's Eve that her father Stephen Michael Swank died in October. would ever happen, let alone be nominated. beyond words. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. There is a problem with your email/password. Please reset your password. Hilary swept her brunette hair back into a slick bun and went makeup free. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Peace and Many Blessings to you, in all the forms they may come. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank , died in October. "Yeah, I know. Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, CA, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. Oops, something didn't work. He married Judy (Clough) Swank on September 10, 1966, and had two children, Daniel Lewis Swank on February 12, 1967 and Hilary Ann Swank on July 30, 1974. Hilary Swank revealed that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died last year. Swank told Ripa and Seacrest that her "Alaska Daily" crew didn't know that she was pregnant and would be finding out for the first time that day. She won the Best Actress Oscar for playing "Brandon Teena" in Boys Don't Cry (1999). Read her moving tribute to her late father. Hilary also reflected on the positive lessons she has learned from losing her dad, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant. Thanks for your help! "But my clothes started not to fit," she said. .. Writing career. Actress Hilary Swank, husband Philip Schneider, and dad/retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Michael Swank arrive at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of "What They Had" at iPic Westwood on October 9, 2018 in Westwood, California. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Swank was born on July 30, 1974, in Lincoln, Nebraska.Her mother, Judy Kay (ne Clough), was a secretary and dancer, and her father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a Chief Master Sergeant in the Oregon Air National Guard and later a traveling salesman. The actress then shared a message to her fans, wishing them happiness moving forward from any challenges they faced in 2021. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Swank first revealed that her father had died in an emotional Instagram post last January. She competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington State championships in swimming; she ranked 5th in the state in all-around gymnastics (which would come in handy for starring in The Next Karate Kid (1994) years later). Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, CA, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. Thats definitely something that Ive always thought about as a very, very young girl.". He transferred to recruit for two separate units of the Washington Air National Guard (WANG) at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA, and later transferred to another WANG unit in Bellingham, WA. Frequently portrays women who attempt to achieve their goals in life despite the odds and obstacles that get in their way. Dad & Papa You will live in our hearts forever! One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, IA; one brother, Kenneth Swank, and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple), of Monett, MO; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank, and her significant other, Mark Redick, of Playa del Rey, CA, and many nieces and nephews. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. Just like all his endeavors and relationships. German, English, and Scottish. This story has been shared 63,747 times. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA, and March AFB, Riverside, CA. Hilary Swank has revealed her "miracle" twin babies' meaningful due date. Peace and Many Blessings to you, in all the forms they may come., On Veterans Day last November, Swank honored her father with a touching post on Instagram that celebrated his service. In 1988, Steve graduated with honors from Coatesville Area Senior High School, where. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hilary's mother, Judy Kay (ne Clough), was a secretary and dancer. Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Failed to delete memorial. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.". She said: "I definitely would like kids someday. Resend Activation Email. She shared a black and white photo when he was younger and serving in the United States Air Force. for this great honor. 2021 was a difficult year for Hilary Swank. In a preview of her upcoming Drew Barrymore Show interview, which will air on Friday, Swank revealed her twins due date. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). What do you think? His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. She was married to actor Chad Lowe from 1997 to 2007, and was briefly engaged to former tennis pro Ruben Torres in 2016. I have. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) but The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she got the part competing against hundreds of other actresses, was her breakout role. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A sua constelao Leo e ela tem 48 anos hoje. In a New Year's Eve post reflecting on the year as a whole, Swank penned an emotional message about the death of her father, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Michael Swank, in October 2021. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us," Hilary wrote on Instagram, alongside a selfie . His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. or redistributed. Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country.Upon retirement, he moved back to Maloy, Iowa, near his hometown, where he lived for several years, before moving to live with his daughter in Pacific Palisades, California, for health reasons.