Brad Garlinghouse took to X to share the news of his father’s passing. He described B. Kent Garlinghouse, Sr., who lived from 1941 to 2026, as “the wisest, most thoughtful, and most generous person I have known.”
He called his father a friend, a mentor, a role model, and an inspiration. Above all, he said, he was fortunate to call him Dad. The post included a photo of the two together.
The words were few, but the sentiment behind them was unmistakable. Garlinghouse kept his message personal, offering a rare unguarded look at the person behind one of crypto’s most recognized companies.
Earlier this week I lost someone close to me. Death is abstract – until it is incredibly real.
He was the wisest, most thoughtful, and most generous person I have known.
I was incredibly fortunate to call him:
– a friend
– a mentor
– a role model
– an inspirationBut most… pic.twitter.com/kWeMx0reK1
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) October 23, 2026
The Community Responds
The response from the XRP community and the broader crypto space was immediate. Jake Claver, a prominent XRP supporter and well-known figure in the community, expressed solidarity and reflected on his own experience of losing a father. He shared that he still thinks of him every day at sunrise and sunset.
CZ of Binance offered his condolences and encouraged Garlinghouse to take time for himself, noting that healing takes time. Vet, a validator on the XRP Ledger, revealed that he lost his own father about a year ago and sent his thoughts to Garlinghouse and his family.
More Support From the Community
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, offered his condolences. Eleanor Terrett, a former Fox Business journalist and host of the Crypto In America show, also expressed her sympathy. BankXRP, a well-known community figure, acknowledged the visible influence a father can have on shaping who a person becomes.
24HRSCRYPTO sent a message acknowledging how difficult it is to lose someone so close. Crypto Eri, Bird, and many other prominent figures in the community offered personal words of support, drawing on their own personal experiences and encouraging him.
A Community Built Over Years
The outpouring shows a relationship between Garlinghouse and the XRP army that has developed over the years. He joined Ripple as COO in 2015 and became CEO in December 2016. He has led the community for almost a decade, and they have followed him through landmark legal battles, major corporate wins, and personal milestones.
Last September, many of the same voices now offering condolences celebrated with him when he announced his marriage to Tara Milsti following a ceremony on the French Riviera. The community that tracks his professional moves also follows him as a person. In good times and hard ones, they show up.
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