David Foster reveals how his family with Katharine McPhee are coping after shock death of

David Foster said that his wife Katharine McPhee has been ‘managing’ emotionally in the wake of the tragic death of their family nanny Yadira Calito in a car crash last month.

‘It’s been tough for her,’ the famed music producer, 73, said of his spouse, 39, in a joint interview for Entertainment Tonight Thursday.

The Grammy-winning producer said that ‘it’s been tough’ for McPhee in the wake of Calito’s death, as McPhee prematurely departed their musical tour August 11, citing a ‘horrible tragedy.’

McPhee thanked her husband for speaking on her behalf about the emotional issue.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Calito was fatally struck by a vehicle August 9 while she was at a Toyota dealership service center in Mission Hills, California.

David Foster, 73, said that his wife Katharine McPhee, 39, has been ‘managing’ emotionally in the wake of the tragic death of their 

Shock death: The couple’s family nanny Yadira Calito, 55, (pictured) was killed in a car crash last month

Police said that an 84-year-old woman driving a Toyota RAV4 careened into the building, hitting Calito and multiple other people inside.

Calito was pronounced dead at the hospital while two employees at the dealership were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, authorities said.

The driver did not suffer any injuries in the incident, authorities said.

Foster and McPhee have resumed their tour since she took a break following the tragic death of Calito, who took care of their couple’s two-year-old son, Rennie Foster.

McPhee at the time released a statement saying that she was leaving the tour early in the wake of the horrific incident.

‘Dearest Jakarta fans, it’s with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final two shows of our Asia run,’ she said. ‘David and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us need to get back home to our family.

‘Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all. Love Katharine.’

A source told the outlet last month that the celeb couple had been ‘devastated by her passing’ and ‘willing to do anything they can for their [Calito’s] family during this very difficult time.’

McPhee last month released a statement saying that she was leaving their tour early in the wake of the horrific incident 

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Calito was fatally struck by a vehicle August 9 while she was at a Toyota dealership service center in Mission Hills, California . 

An online obituary for Calito said that she was survived by her ‘fiancé Jamie; children Diana, Luis, Juan and Pamela; and 8 grandchildren and 3 more that are on the way’

Foster and McPhee ‘just want to be there for her loved ones however they can be and support them through this,’ said the source.

An online obituary for Calito said that she was survived by her ‘fiancé Jamie; children Diana, Luis, Juan and Pamela; and 8 grandchildren and 3 more that are on the way.’

The memorial continued: ‘Yaya’s journey through life was marked by her strength, love for family, and an unwavering passion for helping others,’ adding that she ‘dedicated 20+ years of her life to service many families as a dedicated and loving nanny.

‘She leaves behind a family that loved her dearly and will forever cherish the moments they shared.’