India, June 1 -- Leo Perino, the father of Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary, Dana Perino, has passed away. His death was reported on Fox News, where Dana Perino, who co-hosts The Five and America's Newsroom, reported the news. He was 79.

As of now, Dana Perino has not released a statement on the death of her father. The report was aired on the June 1 edition of America's Newsroom, from where Dana Perino was noticeably absent. A cause of death has not been announced.

Leo Perino was married to Jan Wife and has two daughters, Dana and Angie. He lived with his family in Florida.

This story is being updated.

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