Current:Home > MarketsShanna Moakler Shares Her Dad Has Died Months After Her Mom's Death -Secure Growth Solutions
Shanna Moakler Shares Her Dad Has Died Months After Her Mom's Death
View
Date:2025-04-13 06:05:11
Shanna Moakler is mourning the recent loss of her dad while still grieving the death of her mom, who passed away earlier this year.
The model announced Aug. 11 that her father, longtime Rhode Island dentist Dr. John W. Moakler III, had died. He was 85.
"It's with great sadness to share the passing of my dad, the only solace is knowing he is with my beautiful mother," Shanna, 48, wrote on her Instagram, alongside photos of herself with her father, her mom and the rest of their family. "I am so thankful I got to have as many years with my parents as I did, and to have the time I had these last weeks with him."
Shanna's mother, longtime dental hygienist Gail Moakler, died unexpectedly in January at age 77 at a Rhode Island hospital, according to her obituary. In addition to the Miss USA 1995 winner, she and John are also survived by the model's brother John W. Moakler IV and stepbrother Kirk Moakler. Gail was married to their dad for 52 years.
"My father was an amazing husband, doctor and father he was more than anyone could ask for," Shanna wrote. "I will hold tight to the incredible life both my parents provided for me and the love and strength they instilled in me. The unwavering support at times when I didn't deserve it. I love you dad and my world will never be the same without you in it. I appreciate all those who have reached out and sent messages of support. Godspeed"
Shanna included in her post a photo of herself dancing with her father at her 2004 Nightmare Before Christmas-themed wedding to Travis Barker, with whom she shares kids Landon Barker, 19, and Alabama Barker, 17, as well as eldest child Atiana de la Hoya, 24, her daughter from a previous relationship with Oscar De La Hoya and who the Blink 182 drummer helped raise. Shanna and Travis divorced in 2008.
Her family had made an appearance on a 2005 episode of the former couple's past MTV reality show Meet the Barkers, with her dad giving a heartwarming pre-wedding toast.
"I hope you can still have the love that I've had," John told them, "and I bless you."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (537)
Related
- Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row
- Teen said 'homophobic slurs' before O'Shae Sibley killing: Criminal complaint
- Book excerpt: After the Funeral and Other Stories by Tessa Hadley
- Wayne Brady of 'Let's Make a Deal' comes out as pansexual: 'I have to love myself'
- 2024 Olympics: Gymnast Ana Barbosu Taking Social Media Break After Scoring Controversy
- Federal judge says California’s capital city can’t clear homeless camps during extreme heat
- Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump
- When does 'The Amazing Race' start? Season 35 premiere date, time, how to watch
- PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day Wednesday August 7, 2024
- Cousin of Uvalde mass shooter arrested for allegedly making own threats
Ranking
- NCAA President Charlie Baker would be 'shocked' if women's tournament revenue units isn't passed
- Death toll rises to 7 after Russian missiles slam into Ukrainian city’s downtown area
- Bop to the Top with These 16 Show-Stopping Gifts for the High School Musical Fan in Your Life
- Why scientists are concerned that a 'rare' glacial flooding event could happen again
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- Summer heat can be more extreme for people with diabetes
- Paramount sells Simon & Schuster to private investment firm
- NFL training camp notebook: Teams still trying to get arms around new fair-catch rule
Recommendation
Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
Body found off popular Maryland trail believed to be missing woman Rachel Morin; police investigating death as homicide
Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years for role in George Floyd's killing
Hi, I'm Maisie! Watch this adorable toddler greeting some household ants
Drones warned New York City residents about storm flooding. The Spanish translation was no bueno
South Korea begins evacuating thousands of global Scouts from its coast as a tropical storm nears
Kansas officer wounded in weekend shootout that killed a car chase suspect has died of injuries
Security guard on trial for 2018 on-duty fatal shot in reaction to gun fight by Nashville restaurant