Because causation != correlation. This could just as easily be explained as "severe depression has a genetic factor".
We also know that's not the full story, and that people who lose a parent at a young age for any reason are more likely to struggle emotionally.
I'm glad people like you downvote me, it lets me know that I'm right.
HN doesn't let you downvote people who respond directly to you. Don't make assumptions like that.