AceShowbiz - Jessel Taank, known for her role on "The Real Housewives of New York City", has revealed the devastating loss of her father, Kishor Taank, who passed away at the age of 68.

Describing him as "My Hero" and "Our North Star," Jessel remembered her late dad in a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a collection of nostalgic photographs and cherished memories.

Kishor's extraordinary life started in Kisumu, Kenya, where his mischievous childhood was filled with tales of climbing banana trees and creating adventurous mischief. This whimsical spirit earned him the epithet of a "true Tarzan."

His journey from Kenya led him to the UK, where he established a career as a finance manager and created a home filled with love and laughter with his wife Nilam, whom Jessel lovingly referred to as "the Cindy Crawford to his bald Richard Gere."

Reflecting on her father's passion for life, Jessel shared, "If lust for life were a person, it would be my Dad."

Kishor's dynamic personality was marked by attributes such as fierce passion, loyalty, and a penchant for engaging in in-depth conversations about finance. His financial prudence often clashed with Jessel's desire for enjoyment, to which Kishor would humorously counter, "Being broke isn't fun."

Jessel's tribute also highlighted her father's deep connection to his heritage. "My love for India and my culture came from him. He called it 'my India,' the land of his parents," she wrote.

Kishor's fondness for classic Bollywood tunes and Indian sweets such as gulab jamun and gajar halwa echoed his deep ties to his roots.

The Instagram announcement was met with an outpouring of support from the Bravo community and Jessel's co-stars, with Jana Lyons and Sutton Stracke offering their heartfelt condolences.

Jessel poignantly concluded her post by turning to gratitude despite the overwhelming sadness, expressing how profoundly grateful she was to have had Kishor as her father, "We would choose you every time."

As Jessel noted, her parents' journey from Kenya to the UK amid political upheaval illustrates the challenges and triumphs that shaped their lives and their children's futures.