The Boys Season 4: Who is Larry Kripke? Finale Tribute Explained

The Boys Season 4 finale just dropped and fans noticed a tribute to Larry Kripke in a title card that appeared after the finale’s post-credits scene. The tribute read “For Larry Kripke.” Thus, fans are wondering who he is and if he is The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke‘s father. At the same time they are also curious about what happened to Larry Kripke.

So why does Larry Kripke’s name appear at the end of The Boys Season 4 Episode 8? What happened to him? Here are your answers.

Why does Larry Kripke’s name appear at the end of The Boys Season 4?

Larry Kripke’s name appears at the end of The Boys Season 4 because showrunner Eric Kripke wanted to honor his father.

During his lifetime, Larry Kripke worked in the recycling industry. He began his work in the mid-1960s in Toledo’s Sherwin Metals. He then attended the University of Michigan’s business school in 1965 before going back to run the family business.

Larry Kripke eventually found great success and in 1993, he founded Kripke Enterprises (KEI), which his elder son Matt Kripke eventually took over.

What happened to Larry Kripke?

Larry Kripke passed away in his sleep on February 13, 2024. He was reportedly 80 years old.

In an interview with The Blade, Eric Kripke mentioned that his father was very capable in managing and getting “the best out of people.” The Boys showrunner further revealed that he adopted that same attitude and ethic in his directing and showrunning work (via ShowSnob).

According to the website Legacy‘s obituary, Larry Kripke was a member of the Congregation B’nai Israel. He was also the board chairman of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo in the 1980s. during his time as chairman he was also involved in the federation’s United Jewish Fund campaign. In addition, Larry was also a member of the Jewish Community Center Board of governors.

Furthermore, Larry and his wife Joanie helped with Jewish resettling efforts in the Toldeo-area during the 1990s. This was after Jewish emigration following the fall of the Berlin Wall. The couple also ensured their grandchildren would visit Israel at their Bar mitzvah age. This was a practice he adopted from his parents.