Cheri Oteri's Father Murdered

The father of Saturday Night Live alumnus Cheri Oteri was stabbed to death by his songwriting partner/roommate on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.

Authorities have arrested and charged Richard William Fagan with criminal homicide in the death of 69-year-old Gaetano Thomas Oteri. The incident reportedly took place at Fagan‘s home in South Nashville.

Cheri, 45, has been informed of her father’s death, according to police.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Oteri family.