The show ran for an impressive 11 seasons and effectively put Stonestreet’s name on the map.

Both come from rural backgrounds, share a love of football, and participate in a particularly silly hobby.

“When you met Fizbo 11 years ago, Cam said, ‘Hello old friend.’

Eric Stonestreet making a speech

Tomorrow, I get to say, goodbye old friend.”

Does anyone have a suspiciously long tissue up their sleeve?

You have to be who you are and true to yourself and what naturally fits you.

Eric Stonestreet posing for a photo

If they’re buying what you’re selling, you get the job."

and he did just that.

The natural trajectory of rejection is to assume it’s personal, despite any level of success.

Jesse Tyleer Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet

It felt a little hurtful.

But people make business decisions."

Partially for the comfort of settling down in his hometown but also because of his qualms with LA.

Eric Stonestreet on the red carpet

“And it highlights all the douchebaggery of our business.

We can’t blame him, Hollywood certainly isn’t for everyone.

Jamey Stonestreet had been diagnosed with uterine cancer first.

Eric Stonestreet visiting a Cancer patient

“Had she not had the uterine cancer, they would not have found the kidney cancer.

Stonestreet has been part of the “Ready.

And it wasn’t helping him feel any better.”

Eric Stonestreet with his father, Vincent

Shortly after, on his 80th birthday, he passed away at home, as he wished.

Eric shared the news with a touchingInstagram postdedicated to his late father.

We love you dad.

You did a great job.”