Shanna Moakler announces her mother Gail has died at 77: ‘A beautiful and kind and loving woman’
Shanna Moakler announces that her mother Gail has died at the age of 77: “A beautiful, kind and loving woman”
- Moakler, 47, confirmed his mother’s death to People on Tuesday.
- “She was my best friend and I will miss her every day of my life,” he said.
- Moakler’s mother and father, John, celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021
Shanna Moakler says her mother Gail died at the age of 77.
The 47-year-old former Miss USA confirmed to People on Tuesday on the passing of her mother, saying: “I’m so grateful for all the friends and family who have reached out and sent their condolences.”
The reality star added: “My mother was a beautiful, kind and loving woman and she was everything I hope to be.”
The latest: Shanna Moakler says her mother Gail has died at the age of 77, as she confirmed the sad news to People on Tuesday
Moakler said that ‘as a mother, [Gail] she was loving and kind and supportive,” noting that “more than anything, she was my best friend and I will miss her every day of my life.”
He ended his statement by saying: ‘I understand that this is a part of life and something we can all support each other with, which is the loss of someone we love. Good luck.’
Moakler is the mother of her son Landon, 19, and her daughter Alabama, 17, with her ex Travis Barker, 46, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2008; and her daughter Atiana De La Hoya, 23, from her former engagement to boxer Oscar De La Hoya, 49.
Last May, she took to Instagram with a Mother’s Day tribute to her father via Instagram.
Moakler was photographed at a holiday event in December 2019 in Los Angeles.
For Mother’s Day in 2021, she shared a series of photos of Gail with the caption: ‘Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mom @gailmoakler how lucky I am to have a mom like you! You are my best friend and my idol! I love so much!’
Moakler is the mother of her son Landon, 19, and her daughter Alabama, 17, with her ex Travis Barker, 46, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2008; and her daughter Atiana De La Hoya, 23, from her former engagement to boxer Oscar De La Hoya, 49
Moakler wrote: ‘#happymother’sday @gailmoakler, there can never be enough words to express how grateful I am to have you as my mother! Thank you for always being by my side and supporting me in this crazy life. I love so much! You really are the most amazing mother…’
For Mother’s Day in 2021, she shared a series of photos of Gail with the caption: ‘Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mom @gailmoakler how lucky I am to have a mom like you! You are my best friend and my idol! I love so much!’
Moakler in August 2021 visited the site to wish his parents, Gail and John, a happy 50th anniversary.
‘Today is officially my mom and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary!’ she wrote. Taking them to #capriccios with family! Have a love like this I love you @gailmoakler @drjohnmoakler you inspire me every day.