‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ Star Whitney Way Thore’s Father Involved In Serious Car Crash

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ Star Whitney Way Thore’s Father Involved In Serious Car Crash 

Eight months after the passing of her mother, Whitney Way Thore’s father, Glenn Thore was admitted to a North Carolina emergency room this week after a serious car crash.

On August 21, the star of My Big Fat Fabulous Life disclosed via Instagram that her 77-year-old father had been in a serious car accident — providing fans with an update on Glenn’s health status. Whitney captioned her IG post, “This helicopter daughter is helicoptering! 🚁 Hug your daddies tight. Glenn Thore will be protected at all costs!” 

Since the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Whitney has been by her father Glenn’s side, a move that’s touched the hearts of many fans. This is why the fanbase was deeply concerned upon hearing the recent news from Whitney about Glenn’s car accident.

In the video below, Whitney gives details of the accident, accompanied by images from the crash that underscored the gravity of the situation. She shared, “Over the weekend I got one of those calls that you never want to get. My dad had been in a wreck. Luckily, he was just a few minutes away from my house so I was able to get there quickly,” She added, ““He’d been trying to cross an intersection when a driver coming the opposite way ran a red light and slammed into him. That driver and his passenger are fine, they were just really shaken up.”

Whitney added, “My dad thought that he broke his ribs, so we headed over to the ER where we were there for a very short six hours. And he had X-rays, and scans, and a CAT scan, and it determined that he didn’t break his ribs, but he does have a broken bone in his ankle. And he’s got a very large hematoma on his leg.” 

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Whitney Way Thore announced the passing of her mother, Barbara Thore, at the age of 76, on December 7, 2022. The reality TV personality revealed that the cause of her mother’s death was cerebral amyloid angiopathy.

“Rest In Peace, Sweet Mommy. June 22, 1946—December 7, 2022,” the No BS Active founder captioned a post. “My mother died last night just as the credits rolled on her favorite movie. Dad, Hunter, and I held her as she took her last breaths. It was 10:32pm, the same exact time she brought me into this world almost forty years ago.”

Whitney’s memorial video played with the backdrop of a heartfelt conversation between her and Barbara, lovingly referred to as Babs, interspersed with pictures of their cherished moments. The video also showcased memories of Babs with Glenn, Whitney’s father, and her brother, Hunter Thore.

My Big Fat Fabulous Life aficionados have always recognized Whitney’s undeniable bond with her parents. On the upcoming season on the TLC reality series, the Thore family navigates the emotional journey of saying goodbye to their beloved matriarch, Babs.

Gratefully, after the car accident, Glenn has been showered with heartwarming messages from well-wishers. Numerous responses to Whitney’s update conveyed relief and gratitude that Glenn was safe. One person commented, “God bless you. We are so lucky to still have our fathers. My daddy is 74, he is a HomeCare aide for the elderly, one of his clients is 70 years old. He drives them around and baby , I be praying for everyone involved. ❤️❤️❤️ love love love my daddy!”

Another person pointed out, “Oh looks like it’s time to either get him a driver or he has to stop driving.”

Someone else shared, “God is looking out for your dad. Can I hear an Amen 🙏🏻 thank you God for protecting this man and the other passengers that ran the red light! Hopefully they will not ever do that again! I can’t say I never have done that. However, it’s not a good idea nonetheless. I am very happy your father is doing well.”

My Big Fat Fabulous Life premieres on Tuesday, September 5, at 9 pm ET/PT on TLC and will be available on discovery+ the same day.

 

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