A renowned drummer Lars Ulrich just went through some family crisis as he lost his father Torben Ulrich on December 20 2023. He shared his grief on social media and announced the passing of his father at the age of 95.
He recently expressed his deep affection for his late father, Torben. On hearing this news, fans, family and friends expressed their grief and sent prayers of strength for him. He felt grateful that at this lower time, the public is consoling him.
On the occasion of New Year’s Eve, he wrote a heartfelt message expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support during these difficult times.
In that post, Lars shared a series of captivating photos of his father, with a heart-touching caption. In the caption he shared about his father’s remarkable life. His father Torben, was a professional tennis player, also dabbled in music, writing, and filmmaking.
Son translated his father’s life as a tapestry of adventures, unique experiences, curiosity, boundary-pushing, and a touch of Danish contrarian attitude.
While concluding the post he expressed his affection and love for him. We all realized that this incident has lasting impacts on your daily routine.
Over this post, the fan following of Metallica flooded the comments section, offering their condolences and expressing admiration for Torben’s legacy. One fan even highlighted the rarity of a drummer’s father being so well-known among diehard fans, emphasizing Torben’s legendary status and undeniable influence on Lars’ musical journey.
Another fan paid tribute to Torben by quoting one of his most famous lines, “Delete that,” which resonated deeply with Metallica enthusiasts.
At the end of the year, Lars shared another picture of his dad, expressing gratitude to his followers for sharing their memories and thoughts at the difficult times.
He acknowledged the overwhelming messages of condolences, messages, stories he had received since his father passed away. Lars concluded his post by emphasizing the immense significance of their support, expressing his gratitude with a “Thank You.”