The singer explained that her late dad would be “absolutely thrilled” to know that his music appears “on the playlists of millions of people around the world” to this day.

Nancy Sinatra pays tribute to her dad Frank on the 28th anniversary of his death: ‘I still miss my daddy’

The singer explained that her late dad would be "absolutely thrilled" to know that his music appears "on the playlists of millions of people around the world" to this day.

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- Nancy Sinatra is paying tribute to her late dad Frank 28 years after his death.

- The singer looked back at her father's legacy in a poignant Instagram tribute, calling him "one of the most extraordinary men I ever had the privilege to know."

- The legendary crooner died at age 82 in 1998.

Nancy Sinatra is remembering her dad Frank Sinatra on the 28th anniversary of his death.

The “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” singer, 85, took to social media to pay tribute to her late father, who died at 82 in 1998, and the legacy that Ol' Blue Eyes left behind.

“Twenty-eight years ago, the world lost Frank Sinatra, and I lost my dad,” Nancy began. “I don’t think I’ll ever fully get over the loss of him, or the fact that my siblings and I were disregarded and not given a chance to say goodbye.”

Frank and Nancy in 1966.

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In her 2000 memoir *My Father’s Daughter*, the *Desert Sun** *reports that Nancy’s sister Tina claimed that their dad’s then-wife, Barbara, did not notify the family that Frank had passed and that they were instead informed by a doctor.

Nancy went on to describe her dad as “one of the most extraordinary men I ever had the privilege to know” in her life.

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“On this sad anniversary, I find myself thinking about all he accomplished, the joy he brought to so many people, and the love he gave to those closest to him,” she continued. “The world could certainly use his warmth, kindness, grace, and wonderful sense of humor today. He had a way of making people feel special, whether it was one person sitting beside him or on stage in front of thousands.”

Nancy explained that her biggest regret is that Frank’s great-grandchildren never got the chance to know him, writing, “Oh! How they would have loved each other.”

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She then addressed to her father's prolific music career, noting that his songbook continues to resonate with fans new and old to this day. “His music is special because it came from somewhere real, and because he meant every word he sang,” she wrote. “He left behind a body of work that continues to bring people comfort, joy, romance, and strength.”

Nancy continued, “Dad was always concerned that his work would be forgotten, so he would be absolutely thrilled to know that his legacy lives on across generations, not only through his music, but in the hearts and on the playlists of millions of people around the world.”

She concluded, “Frank Sinatra is eternal. And I still miss my Daddy. I love you, Poppa.”

One of the most recognizable entertainers in music history, Frank is known for classics like “Theme From New York, New York,” “That’s Life,” “Strangers in the Night,” “My Way,” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” He is survived by his three children — Nancy, Frank Jr., and Tina — as well as several grand and great-grandchildren.

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