John Mayer shared an emotional post about losing a sentimental item Los Angeles fires.
The musician, 47, posted a photo of a folder via His Instagram Thursday, Jan. 9 and pondering how painful it can be to lose sentimental items and keepsakes — as thousands who have lost their homes face the harsh reality.
“It's the most precious thing I own. It's a folder of photos of my dad, spanning his life from being a child, an educator, a husband and a father. It's the only evidence of his life that will exist over time,” Mayer's post reads. wrote in the caption. “These are the 'documents' you read about people being taken from their homes. When you hear someone say they lost everything in a fire, that's pretty much everything, if not all.”
Mayer continued, “People who say they're going to be fine still have their folders and their albums. Those who have lost the helpless. Behind the immeasurable loss of life is the loss of evidence of life.”
As wildfires rage across the Los Angeles region, several celebrities are taking to social media to share how they've been affected. “Evacuating and safe with kids, dogs and cats. Praying and thankful for the first responders,” Mandy Moore wrote in an Instagram Story statement on Wednesday, January 8. In a follow-up post, she (…)
The “Transparency” singer added that he's thinking of those who suffered such “devastating” damage in the fire.
“I don't practice prayer but tonight I will say a word for everyone who no longer has these items. It's not about art and collectibles. It's photos, letters, class rings, glasses and things that remind us that the people we loved were here,” Mayer added. “May those who have lost so much find some semblance of hope and support from their family and friends. Be safe, look out for yourself and each other, and believe that humanity and all that it entails, though sometimes hard to see, is alive and well. It's really devastating.”
After the post, the musician confirmed that he did not lose his home in Los Angeles.
“To be clear: I'm safe, incredibly lucky to still have my place in LA, but keep my documents close. ❤️” she wrote in the comments.
The post seemed to resonate with her followers, with many agreeing with Mayer's sentiments in her comments section.
was among them By Bob Saget the widow Kelly Rizzo, Who revealed that he had packed sentimental items that once belonged to it Full house Star when he was preparing to vacate his house. (Saget died in January 2022 at age 65).
“That's so nice John. And so true. I can only imagine how much everything in that folder means to you,” Rizzo, 45, wrote. “And when you said glasses, it cracked me up because it was one of the first things I packed up when preparing to move. Bob's glasses, many of his clothes and personal effects I know are completely irreplaceable. Thanks for putting that in perspective, Sam. Something you are great at… hard to explain.”
An estimated 9,000 homes were reported damaged or destroyed by the fire, according to officials The Guardian. Since Tuesday, wildfires have ravaged the exclusive Pacific Palisades area, parts of Malibu, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills. including celebrities billy crystal, Milo Ventimiglia And Paris Hilton are among those who lost their homes due to the fire.