United Kingdom, April 6 -- Gabrielle Union feels a "bewildering" mix of relief and heartbreak after her dad's death.

The 53-year-old actress has revealed her father Sylvester 'Cully' Union Jr died aged 81 on April 3 following a long battle with dementia, and she has reflected on his lengthy struggle with the illness.

She wrote on Instagram: "It's bewildering to feel relief that the pain has ended, but profound heartbreak at the finality of his time.

"I know I'm not the first or last Daddy's girl to go through this, and I'm sending love and healing to anyone suffering the loss of a parent.

"I know his love is eternal and will find me in every realm."

The Being Mary Jane star revealed the sad news over the weekend, and admitted that "n...