Meet Michael S. Sloane, the late father of Francesca Sloane, the creative force behind Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Sadly, Sloane passed away during the show’s production, with limited details available. The showrunner has kept her personal life private, focusing on promoting the series.
An old GoFundMe campaign from 2018 sheds light on Sloane’s background. Born to Holocaust survivors in a displaced persons camp in Germany in 1946, he faced health challenges later in life. In 2015, he underwent an arterial bypass that had lasting effects on his well-being, impacting his daily life.
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The campaign, aimed at relocating Sloane to a senior living facility, raised $5,265. Francesca and Daniella Sloane expressed gratitude for the support, announcing their father’s move to California. They shared their joy and appreciation for the generosity, noting his adjustment to a more relaxed lifestyle.
Francesca, in an interview with The Orange County Register, briefly touched on the influence of losing her father on the show’s development. She highlighted how life events, including marriage, the pandemic, and the loss of her father, shaped her perspective on relationships, contributing to the complexity of Mr. & Mrs. Smith’s characters. The show explores the dynamics of compatibility and happiness in the face of life’s changes.
