Cameron Diaz loses dad to the flu

The flu attacks anyone, even famous people and their families.

Cameron Diaz’s dad Emilio died suddenly on April 15 from when a recent flu turned into pneumonia.

Let’s not take this infection lightly. Complications from influenza can kill. It’s really important that we protect ourselves from being infected. And the single best way to prevent the flu is getting vaccinated. Flu season for 2008 may be soon over, but this tragedy in the Diaz’s lives is a stark reminder for us.