"Ah my god I sobbed"— Kate Beckinsale reveals getting emotional after she was gifted her late father's leather jacket

In an Instagram post on Friday, renowned British actress, Kate Beckinsale, shared a deeply emotional moment that touched millions of her followers. In a heartfelt post, Beckinsale revealed that she was overwhelmed with emotions when she received a cherished gift: her late father Richard Beckinsale’s leather jacket. This gesture has touched the hearts of the followers and sparked sympathy among them.

The leather jacket belonged to her father, Richard Beckinsale, the young British heart-throb actor in the famous British television series, Rising Damp and Porridge. The jacket, which has been a symbol of her father's legacy, holds remarkable sentimental value for Beckinsale.

Kate Beckinsale described her reaction to receiving the jacket saying thay she sobbed. She further stated in the caption-

"My godfather and my dad’s best friend gave me the most special birthday present I could have dreamed of . My heart hurts from being so full. That this dear friend loved and cherished his best mate’s jacket for 45 years and then gave it to me . I remember the feeling of being lifted up in his arms as he was wearing it. Bless you Dave. And thank you thank you thank you 🤍"

Kate Beckinsale’s emotional tribute to Richard Beckinsale

The leather jacket was allegedly given to Beckinsale as a birthday gift from her father's friend, actor David Bradley, making the moment even more extraordinary. As per People, the present was a surprise, and the emotional reaction it stirred from Beckinsale underscores the profound impact that her father's memory continues to have on her.

Richard Beckinsale passed away in 1979 at the age of 31 due to a heart attack. His comic timing and warm screen presence made him an esteemed personality among audiences. Despite his sudden death, his work continues to be celebrated, and he remains a major influence on British comedy.

His legacy lives on through his daughters, Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale, who have both pursued succesful acting careers. Her mother, Judy Loe, later remarried television director Roy Battersby, who passed away at the age of 87 recently, in January.

Richard Beckinsale At The Mermaid Theatre January 1976 - Source: Getty

This year, besides the leather jacket that Richard bought for him, Kate also received other birthday gifts associated with her father. On July 26, she posted a photo of her mother Loe, 77, who gave her, her father’s jumper that had been preserved carefully, according to her Instagram post.

The internet’s reaction to Kate Beckinsale’s Instagram post has been extensively supportive. Fans have overwhelmed the comment section with messages of encouragement and admiration for her tribute.

Fans commented supportive messages to Kate's Instagram post (Image via Instagram)

The post not only highlights Beckinsale's emotions towards her father, who she lost at a very young age, but also reflects on the importance of preserving the memory of those that we have lost.