In an exclusive preview from his upcoming book Greenlights, set for release on October 20, the actor shared details about his late father, James Donald McConaughey, and the unexpected circumstances of his death.

Recounting the moment he received the devastating news from his mother, McConaughey expressed his disbelief, recalling how his father had always humorously predicted his demise.

He wrote, “My knees gave way.

It felt surreal.

He was invincible in my eyes.

Nothing could take him down except my mom.

He used to joke with me and my brothers, ‘Boys, when I go, it’ll be while I’m with your mother.’

And that’s precisely what happened.

He suffered a heart attack during his final moments.”

Despite the tumultuous relationship between James and McConaughey’s mother Kay, characterized by multiple separations and reconciliations over the years, the actor emphasized that love and compassion ultimately prevailed over their conflicts.

Reflecting on their history, he remarked, “Their interactions were intense.

As I mention in the book, that was their way of communicating.

They divorced twice, remarried thrice; it was akin to navigating a tempest in the Pacific Ocean.”

The passing of McConaughey’s father occurred in 1992.

Earlier this year, McConaughey took it upon himself to play matchmaker for his mother, aiming to rekindle her romantic life by attempting to set her up with the elderly father of his co-star from The Gentleman, Hugh Grant.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the actor shared his plans, saying, “Her suitor is 91, while my mom is 88.

Why not give it a shot?

They are scheduled to meet next week, and who