Irish Bella is currently grieving the passing of her father, Johan Gustaaf De Beule, who passed away in Belgium on Wednesday (29/1). This loss is a heavy blow for Irish, considering their closeness even though they were separated due to their parents' divorce. So far, Irish Bella has often shared moments together with her father on social media, showing how close their relationship is even though they are in two different countries.
Since childhood, Irish Bella and her younger brother, Sean Ivan De Beule, have had to live without their father's full presence. Johan and Susanti Arifin separated when Irish was five years old. Even so, Johan still tries to maintain a relationship with his children, both when they visit Belgium and when he comes to Indonesia.
The father-daughter relationship grows closer as Irish Bella grows older. Their moments together are proof that a father's love does not fade even though divorce separates them.
The following is a series of warm, memorable portraits of Irish Bella with her father, collected by brilio.net from various sources on Thursday (30/1).
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1. Johan De Beule maintains a relationship with Irish and Sean even though he has not lived with them since childhood. He often shares photos of himself with his children on social media.
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2. Since childhood, Irish Bella has been close to her father. This is a portrait of Ammar Zoni's ex-wife with her father when she was still a child.
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3. Irish Bella is often seen inseparable from her father's embrace when they meet. The warmth between the two is clearly visible in the portraits shared by Johan on Instagram.
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4. Johan De Beule never hesitates to show affection to his children. He is quite active in uploading their togetherness on Instagram.
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5. Irish's relationship with her father remains harmonious even though they were separated by distance and time. They re-established good communication after years of living apart.
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6. Separated from his father at the age of 5 due to his parents' divorce, Irish admitted that he met Johan again at the age of 19.
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7. After reuniting with his father, they still make time to meet. For example, during holidays or Eid.
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8. In recent years, Irish Bella and her father's relationship has become closer. Of course, her father's departure was a big blow to her.
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9. This is a moment when Johan spends time with his beloved daughter and two grandchildren. It feels so warm, right?
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10. Some time ago, Irish Bella flew to Belgium to visit her sick father. She was accompanied by her mother, Susanti Arifin.
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11. Johan De Beule has been separated from Susanti since Irish was still a child. However, their relationship as father and daughter was maintained until the end of his life.