Where did father from the movie Color Purple die?

In the movie "The Color Purple," Albert, Celie's father, is never shown to die. He is absent from Celie's life for most of the film, and it is implied that he has passed away, but this is never explicitly stated.

Celie's father is a cruel and abusive man, and he forces her into marriage with Mr. ____. He leaves the family when Celie is young, and she never sees him again.

However, there are scenes that imply he might have died. In one scene, Celie's sister, Nettie, writes to her that she has heard from their father, and that he is living in Tennessee. But, there is no further mention of him in the movie.

It's important to note that the movie is based on Alice Walker's novel, and the book offers more detail on Albert's life and fate.