HGTV star Drew Scott and his family suffered a tremendous loss in February 2026. He posted that his wife, Linda Phan, lost his mother.
According Drew, his mother-in-law played a monumental role in his family’s life. Adjusting in the aftermath has been incredibly difficult, but they’re choosing to honor her life.
See what the “Property Brothers” star shared about keeping her memory alive, even when it’s painful.
Drew Scott Talks Celebrating His Mother-in-Law’s Life
So far, the family hasn’t publicly shared details about the circumstances surrounding Linda’s mother’s passing. Instead, they want to focus on what a wonderful woman she was while she was alive.
“It’s very sad. It was very unexpected,” Drew shared with PEOPLE in an emotional interview. “Habu — all of the grandkids call her Habu. Her name’s Barb, but that was her nickname. But she was a big part of all ten of the grandkids’ lives, and so very missed.”
On International Women’s Day, the 47-year-old noted how thankful he felt that his daughter would grow up with such strong women as role models. He included Barb’s photo.
Although Barb is no longer physically present, Drew Scott says the family remembers her in happy ways.
“In Chinese culture, there’s a lot of celebration of life, whether it’s at the temple or whether it’s at her home. So we’ve had a lot of moments to be able to reflect on how amazing she is,” the HGTV star reflected while speaking with PEOPLE. “We’ve spent the last month with family, and so we’ve all been together, which has been really great, including Linda’s dad.”
The “Property Brothers” Star Strives to Honor His Wife’s Mother Every Day
Shortly after his mother-in-law passed away, Drew Scott penned an emotional tribute in her honor on Instagram.
“My heart is broken. We have lost one of the most beautiful, kind and selfless people this planet has ever seen. Linda’s mom is truly one of a kind and was taken from us far too soon,” the HGTV star shared online at the time. “Thank you Habu for bringing so much light to our lives. Your laugh was infectious and I will always remember our late nights playing your favorite game 四色牌遊戲.”
He attached several photos of their happy lives together. Fans left well-wishes and condolences for the family in the comments.
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