218 - Gary Sinise on Losing His Son | Gary Sinise

In this episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio interviews actor Gary Sinise about his personal experience with grief following the loss of his son, Mac, to a rare form of cancer. Sinise shares his journey of managing grief, emphasizing the importance of sharing stories and finding purpose through service to others, as he has done through his foundation supporting military members and first responders. He discusses the blessings and lessons learned during Mac's battle with cancer, including Mac's passion for music, which led to the creation of two albums released posthumously to benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation. Sinise also reflects on the support his family provided one another and the importance of allowing emotions to surface as part of the healing process, while Ferrugio connects these experiences to his own grief and the broader human experience of loss.