Brandi Glanville's recent social media post has left fans in shock as she announced the passing of her father, Guy Glanville, at 77. The news comes as the reality star continues to deal with her reported facial-disfigurement issues, which have led to an upcoming exploratory surgery to investigate the underlying causes.

"My dad died, I'm gutted I hate this life right now," Glanville wrote on X, accompanied by a broken red heart emoji. This emotional statement highlights the deep pain and sadness she feels following her father's death. While Glanville did not share further details about her father's passing, Sonja Morgan offered her support and condolences. "So sorry you are going through this Brandi. Sending love and strength" read the comment from the Real Housewives of New York City alum.

This latest update follows Glanville's earlier appeal for prayers in May when she revealed that her father had been hospitalized in a cardiac unit for 13 days. In a desperate bid to find answers, she took to X to write, "Dads in cardiac unit at the hospital & it's day 13 now. WE are both medical mysteries. Pray for my dad Guy Glanville." It seems that despite these efforts, her father's health continued to decline, ultimately leading to his untimely passing.

Glanville's relationship with her father has been complicated throughout their lives. They were estranged before reuniting on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition in 2018. Although they stopped speaking again after the show aired, Glanville expressed her love for him during this time. In an interview, she stated, "But I love him dearly. He's everything."

Guy Glanville later defended his daughter publicly amid her 2020 feud with Denise Richards. Despite their past conflicts, Glanville's affection for her father remains evident. As she navigates the grieving process, she will undoubtedly draw comfort from knowing how much he cared for her.

In addition to dealing with the loss of her father, Glanville is also preparing for exploratory surgery to identify the cause of her ongoing facial problems. On her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, she shared her concerns and frustrations with her condition. After four years of health struggles and spending over $113,000 on treatments, she hoped doctors would finally pinpoint the issue. "Something is in my face, eating it," she said, explaining that she wanted to determine whether a fungus or another problem was responsible. Her determination to get to the bottom of her health woes is admirable, even if the prospect of surgery scares her.

As fans continue to send their thoughts and well-wishes to Glanville during this difficult time, one thing is clear – her journey towards healing and recovery will be long and arduous. The exact cause of her facial disfigurement remains unknown, but with each step forward, she edges closer to finding closure and reclaiming her life.