Hey there, friends. You might have heard that Anderson Cooper stepped in for his pal Kelly Ripa on "Live With Kelly and Mark" on July 27. But before he hit the talk show stage, the CNN anchor shared something deeply personal with his followers. Just days earlier, Anderson took to Instagram to reflect on a family tragedy that continues to resonate with him. Let me tell you more about what happened to Anderson Cooper, and how he's handled the weight of loss over the years.
Remembering Carter Cooper: A Heartfelt Tribute
On July 22, Anderson Cooper took a moment to honor his late brother, Carter Cooper, with a touching post on Instagram. This wasn’t just any post—it was a reflection of 35 years of memories and a life cut tragically short. Alongside childhood photos of his sibling, Anderson wrote, “It is 35 years today since my brother, Carter Cooper, died. I think of him, and miss him, every day.”
It’s been over three decades, but the pain of losing a loved one never truly fades. Since sharing this heartfelt message, Anderson hasn’t returned to Instagram, which speaks volumes about the gravity of his emotions. Carter died by suicide in 1988, following the unexpected death of their father, Wyatt Emory Cooper, who passed away at 50 during open-heart surgery a decade earlier.
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Anderson has spoken openly about how grief has shaped his life. “Any time you lose a loved one, especially when you’re younger, it alters the trajectory of your life,” he once said. “It’s hard to believe that my brother died in 1988, meaning I’ve lived more of my life without him than with him. Every single day, I wonder what he’d be doing now, who he’d be. Even after all these years, I still have questions about his death.”
Losing his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, in June 2019 from stomach cancer only added to the emotional weight Anderson carries. “Even until the day she died, we were both still stunned by what had happened,” he reflected. “Some things in life can’t be answered, and you have to learn to live with that uncertainty, that lack of closure.”
In a world where we often seek definitive answers, Anderson’s willingness to embrace the unknown is both brave and inspiring.
A New Chapter: Fatherhood with Anderson Cooper
Despite the challenges life has thrown his way, Anderson has embraced a new chapter as a father. Fans have long admired his openness about family, grief, and fatherhood. In his book, Dispatches From the Edge, he reflects on these experiences with raw honesty. Today, Anderson is the proud father of two sons, Wyatt and Sebastian, whom he shares with his ex, Benjamin Maisani.
Though Anderson and Benjamin are no longer together, they remain committed to co-parenting their boys. Benjamin was even present in the delivery room during Wyatt’s birth via surrogate in April 2020. Anderson explains, “Even though we’re not together anymore, he’s my family, and I want him to be Wyatt’s family too. I know what it feels like to grow up without a dad. If anything ever happened to me, I’d want Wyatt to be surrounded by love.”
It’s this deep sense of responsibility and love that defines Anderson’s approach to fatherhood. He’s not just raising his children—he’s building a foundation of support and understanding for them.
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If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or considering suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
