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Ben Parsons

Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps bids emotional goodbye after dad passes away

Swimming legend Michael Phelps has bid an emotional goodbye to his father in a heartbreaking social media post after his recent death.

Phelps, a 23-time Olympic gold medalist, shared a series of pictures with his father, Michael Fred Phelps Sr., in a touching tribute on Instagram. You'll always be my dad…,' Phelps wrote. 'And I'll always be your son… Love you dad and I will miss you. rip dad.'

Phelps posted three photos, the first an image alongside his father Fred who was wearing his Maryland State Trooper Uniform. Phelps has three children with his wife Nicole Johnson and the other photos show his father Fred smiling with his grandchildren.

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