Balthazar Getty's Father Passes Away at 54
Getty ImagesBalthazar Getty has confirmed his father John Paul Getty III passed away in his mansion in Buckinghamshire, South East England, on Saturday at the age of 54.
Balthazar Getty (Getty Images)Despite being left paralyzed, almost blind and unable to speak following a severe stroke in 1981, Balthazar explained the oil tycoon -- who was a father of two and grandfather of six -- always lived life to the full.
In a statement released by the Brothers and Sisters star, he said: "He never let his handicap keep him from living life to the fullest and he was an inspiration to all of us.
"He taught us how to live our lives and overcome obstacles and extreme adversity and we shall miss him dearly."
John Paul's life was marked by him being kidnapped in Rome at the age of 16, which eventually resulted in his multi-millionaire family having to pay a $2.2 million ransom when his captors sent them his severed ear in the post after the Gettys originally refused to concede to their demands.
He was then found in Italy five months after he had originally been captured.
Despite attempting to join the family business, John Paul was left traumatized by his kidnapping and became an alcoholic and drug addict.
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