United Kingdom, April 29 -- Christina Applegate's dad has passed away.

The 53-year-old actress has revealed in a new interview that her father, Robert Applegate, died "a week ago".

Speaking to JoAnna Garcia Swisher on the 'MeSsy' podcast, Christina shared: "My dad just passed away a week ago.

"This is the first time I've really cried. I think kind of, like, I wasn't allowing myself to have that yet. Too busy with this, too busy with that."

Christina and her family actually "knew" her dad "was going to die".

The Hollywood star then added: "Is that an excuse for not feeling? Because you know that someone's gonna go? And you've said your goodbyes?"

Christina subsequently opened up about her relationship with her dad.

The actress said:...