India, April 6 -- Mark Consuelos' father Saul Consuelos passed away last month. The actor shared the news during Monday morning's episode of Live with Kelly and Mark.

Saul Consuelos passed away peacefully on March 23 following a long illness.

"Two weeks ago today, my father passed away after a long bout with an illness. He passed away peacefully. Such a fascinating man," Mark said at the start of the show.

His wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, paid an emotional tribute, "You were blessed more because you knew him his whole life. I only got to know my father-in-law for 31 years. But they were the best 31 years of my life. I can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life, as I know you will, as our children will. He was t...