Hilary Swank Recounts 2021 And Father's Passing In New Year Note

Hilary Swank looked back on 2021 and her father Stephen's passing in a candid Instagram message.

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Swank became her late father's primary caretaker following his lung transplant seven years ago.

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The "Away" actress credited Stephen's passing for helping her forgive and move past all her restrictions.

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Swank hopes other people's trials guide them into the New Year with needed blessings.

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The "Fatale" actress moved to rural Colorado with her husband Philip Schneider and their four dogs.

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She listed her Los Angeles home of over 13 years for $10.5 million.

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The massive property boasts six bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, ocean views, a movie theatre, and a garden.

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Swank is the lead in Tom McCarthy's untitled ABC Newspaper Drama.

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The 47-year-old plays a journalist who moves to Alaska to find personal and professional redemption.

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