Matthew McConaughey Reveals Father's Death During Intimate Moment in 1992

Matthew McConaughey has shared the unusual circumstances surrounding his father James Donald McConaughey's death in 1992, revealing that his father died of a heart attack immediately after having sex with his mother, Mary Kathleen "Kay" McConaughey. Matthew recalled that when paramedics arrived, his mother insisted that his father remain uncovered, saying, "That's Big Jim, he's gonna go out how he went. Don't be trying to cover up how he went out. He's in his birthday suit, and he's right there." The actor described his parents' tumultuous relationship, noting they married three times and divorced twice, and he shared how his father's death gave him the courage to mature. James was characterized as a strong, resilient man, whom Matthew believed could be defeated by no one except his mother. These personal reflections were shared in interviews following the release of Matthew's memoir "Greenlights" and his newer book "Poems & Prayers." The story highlights both the intensity of his parents' relationship and the impact of his father's death on Matthew's life.