Daryl Sabara Mourns Estranged Father Roland Sabara

The actor acknowledged the complexities of their relationship in his tribute, noting that despite seeing his father only a few times throughout his life, he intends to cherish those brief moments. Sabara, raised by his mother, Sandra, alongside his twin sibling, previously described his father’s departure when he was just one year old as a formative experience that shaped his own approach to parenting.

For Sabara, becoming a father to his three children—Riley, 5, Barry, 2, and infant daughter Mikey—provided a path toward healing. He has often spoken of fatherhood as a cathartic and existential journey that allowed him to become the parent he once lacked. This personal transition occurred alongside his wife Meghan Trainor’s recent family milestones, including the birth of their youngest child via surrogate earlier this year. The news of Roland’s death follows a period of domestic prioritization for the couple, as Trainor canceled her summer tour months ago to dedicate her time to their growing family.