KELLY Ripa has mourned the death of a family friend on live TV.

The vibe of the show turned serious quickly as the host made the reveal.

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Kelly Ripa took some time out of Live’s broadcast to remember a family friend who died the night beforeCredit: ABC

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Kelly and Mark Consuelos’ producer, Albert Bianchini’s father, Ron, passed away after a long illnessCredit: Instagram/abtvhd
On Wednesday, Kelly, 52, and Mark Consuelos talked about a lot of topics at the top of the show.

Before going to the first commercial break, Kelly stopped and gave the shout out.

“We’ve got a huge show today, but before we get to the show, I just want to do a personal shout out from all of us at Live to our dear friend, Albert Bianchini,” she said.

“If you listen to my podcast, you know his voice well.”

Kelly said that Albert’s father, Ron, died on Tuesday night after battling a long illness.

“If you knew Ron Bianchini, you were the luckiest person on earth,” she continued.

“And we just wish the entire Bianchini family lots of love and support.”

Kelly said Albert told her that Ron waited to pass away until all of his children and grandchildren were in the room with him.

“We are so grateful that he had that moment with everyone,” she said.

“He live a great life,” Mark, 52, said. “A life well lived.”

REMEMBERING RON

Albert, 50, told his Instagram followers about his dad’s passing.

“I felt this close to my Dad every day of our 50+ years together,” he wrote.

Albert shared a photo of him as a child, hugging his father.

“And for him to have me, Ronald, Peter, Christine and his wife Elaine with him today when he passed, all telling him we loved him, will be a defining moment in all of our lives.”

“If there’s one thing I know about those family members who have passed before him … the welcome party in heaven is of epic proportions!” he ended.

Kelly commented on her friend’s post and remembered Ron.

“Ron is taking charge up there! What a loving send off you all gave him. RIP Ron, until we meet again, I’ll bring the ice cream cake,” she commented.

Live’s producer, Michael Gelman, wrote, “What a blessing to have been so close, for so long, and getting to spend those last moments together. Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones.”

KELLY AND ALBERT’S FRIENDHSIP

Albert is an Emmy-nominated executive producer.

He has worked at CBS and King World Productions, as well as other shows.

Albert produced Live with Regis & Kelly for 6 seasons.

The producer now works with Kelly on her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera.

He joined Milojo, Kelly and Mark’s New York-based production company in 2008.

Albert has overseen production on all of their projects ever since.

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Kelly shared that Ron died with all of his children and grandchildren around himCredit: ABC

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Mark said that Ron lived a great life before the hosts pivoted back to the showCredit: ABC

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Albert works at Kelly and Mark’s production company, Milojo, and used to be a producer on Live with Regis and Kelly for six seasonsCredit: Getty