Weird Al Yankovic’s parents, Nick and Mary Yankovic, tragically died of carbon monoxide poisoning in their home in 2004.
The incident occurred on April 9, 2004, when Nick and Mary Yankovic were found dead in their Fallbrook, California, home. It was determined that the cause of death was accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. A faulty flue in their fireplace had caused the deadly gas to leak into their home. Weird Al was on tour at the time of the incident and learned about the tragedy upon returning from a concert. Despite the devastating loss, he decided to continue with his tour, stating that his music could help him and his fans cope with the tragedy. The event was a significant personal loss for Weird Al, who has often spoken about the profound influence his parents had on his life and career.