Homer Gere, a long-time community volunteer in North Syracuse, died on March 1 in Downstate New York, according to sources.
According to all accounts, Homer was very active in his son’s life and motivated him to strive for greatness before embarking on a profession that would see Richard reach the glittering heights of the entertainment business.
Richard’s wife, Alejandra, announced Homer’s death on March 4, when she turned to Instagram to recount the narrative of his life.
Homer George Gere, a community organizer in North Syracuse, has died in North Salem, New York, she started her message. He was 100 years old when he died on March 1, 2023. Gere was renowned in the community as a skilled entrepreneur and was honored for his efforts as a volunteer for North Area Meals on Wheels until his retirement at the age of 65. He was featured in national advertising with his son, Richard Gere, as a supporter of that non-profit organization.
Since Richard has not yet officially commented on his father’s death, one can only presume that he is in shock. The Beautiful Woman actor routinely spoke about his father’s support in interviews and had named Homer his “idol.”
Actually, just months ago, Richard and other loved ones met at a restaurant to commemorate Homer’s turning 100 years old.
The birthday celebration took place in May 2022 at Pastabilities, one of Armory Square’s oldest eateries.
After the celebration, the restaurant uploaded a photo with the caption-Richard Gere came in to Pasta’s today to celebrate his father’s 100th birthday.
According to sources, Homer had a major effect on Richard’s life, so much so that the award-winning actor named his son Homer also.
Richard Gere, 73, recently had a health scare while vacationing in Mexico with his family, which included wife Alejandra Silva and their two daughters.
The actor is alleged to have acquired the illness while on vacation. It was eventually found that the actor from The American Gigolo already had a cough, which had gotten worse in Mexico. He went to the hospital because of his exacerbated coughing and was diagnosed with pneumonia. The actor was admitted to the hospital for observation but was discharged the next day.
At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Richard Gere and his family. Losing a loved one is never easy, no matter what their age is, but we hope that positive memories from the past might soften the loss.
