Sarah Silverman Reveals Shocking Family Tragedy in New Interview
Sarah SilvermanIn a poignant and emotional interview with Rolling Stone, comedian Sarah Silverman has unveiled a longstanding family secret, shedding light on the tragic circumstances surrounding her infant brother Jeffrey's death. The revelation came as Silverman discussed her new comedy special, “Post Mortem,” reflecting on how her family's pain has influenced her work.
According to Silverman, her father, Donald Silverman, shared the heartbreaking belief that his own father, Max, may have been responsible for Jeffrey's death. Jeffrey, who died at just three months old, was said to have suffocated when his crib collapsed. However, Donald revealed a darker suspicion – that his father had shaken the infant in a fit of rage, leading to his death.
"My dad said, ‘I always felt that he was crying or something, and my dad shook him,’” Silverman recounted. The story, which has haunted her family for decades, paints a bleak picture of the violence and abuse that permeated her father's upbringing.
Donald Silverman reportedly shared this revelation after attending a production of Sarah's musical "The Bedwetter" in 2022, a play that features a scene in which the young Sarah jokes about Jeffrey's death. This instance prompted Donald to confess his true feelings about the tragedy.
Silverman has previously spoken about her father’s difficult childhood, marked by relentless abuse, and how it shaped the dynamics within her own family. The revelation adds another layer to the family's complex and painful history.
Reflecting on her father's passing, Sarah shared on social media how the family gathered around Donald in his final days, reminiscing and joking amidst the sorrow. Her tribute on Instagram commemorated the bond they shared and highlighted his desire to reunite with his love, Janice, who had recently passed.
For Sarah, the story of Jeffrey's death and her father's belief in the true events serves as a critical narrative in understanding her family's legacy and its impact on her life and career.
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