Gary Busey may be a Hollywood star, but these days, he prefers to keep a low profile. Nevertheless, this weekend, the 80-year-old surprised fans by making a rare appearance in a Father’s Day video, which quickly caught the attention of people across the world. This comes after years in which the actor has kept a private lifestyle following a change in his health.
A motorcycle accident altered Busey’s life in 1988, and the incident left him with permanent brain damage and a different view of life. Busey opened up about his experience during a 2024 interview on Howie Mandel’s podcast, reflecting on a moment he felt surrounded by angels as well as a loving and protective light after the accident.
Reclusive Gary Busey shows up for Father’s Day in new video
@buseyisms #happyfathersday ♬ original sound – Gary Busey
In his short clip shared on TikTok, Busey addressed his fans directly while holding a chocolate ice cream cone and wearing a Killer Klowns from Outer Space hat. He noted that Father’s Day is an excellent opportunity to appreciate what it means to be a dad and to celebrate the roles fathers play in their children’s lives.
Busey described the happiness that comes from loving children, guiding them, and helping them grow into strong adults while also encouraging fathers to take responsibility for their children. Being a father of three himself, Busey seemed optimistic about the future, noting that the children we raise will, in time, become the ones who care for us. Busey described this feeling as a turning point in his life. He has learned to be grateful, mainly because of his fatal accident, which made him realize the importance of honoring every relationship.
Fans reactions
Fans were quick to respond to the video, filling the comments with messages of love and encouragement. Some called him “the best bad guy good guy ever” and cheered him on, sharing how much they appreciated seeing him thrive and smile after all these years.
“Happy Father’s Day, you are incredibly loved,” another fan wrote. And the comment section was filled with happiness, with many adding that it made their day to hear from him and see him in a good place. A fan even complimented his outfit, “Love the hat.”