Nikki Haley’s father passes away on Father’s Day [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina governor, United Nations ambassador and presidential candidate Nikki Haley announced Sunday that her father has died.

Haley announced on Twitter that she said goodbye to “the smartest, sweetest, kindest, most decent man I have ever known” on Father’s Day.

Haley credited her father with teaching his children “the importance of faith, hard work, and grace.”

“He was an amazing husband of 64 years, a loving grandfather and great grandfather,” she said. “And the best father to his four children.”

Haley concluded her message by saying she would miss her father dearly.

The post included a photo of Haley hugging her father. As of Sunday night, that photo had been viewed more than half a million times, with many commenting and offering their condolences.

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