The Tragic Death Of Sharon Stone's Brother Patrick
According to TMZ, Sharon Stone's brother, Patrick Stone has died at the age of 57. Patrick, who was not a prominent public figure like his famous sister, reportedly died from heart disease over the weekend, as noted by a coroner who spoke with the publication. Following his death, Patrick's wife Tasha Stone circulated a somber statement through her inner circle. "I'm not sure what life is supposed to look like without my husband by my side and quite honestly I don't want to, but I will of course," wrote Tasha. "I just hope that you always stay by my side watching over Hunter, Kaylee and I."
Unfortunately, Patrick's death adds to the wave of heartbreaking loss that's recently rippled through Sharon's family. Back in August 2021, Sharon took to her Instagram to reveal that her nephew — Patrick and Tasha's son — River William Stone — had died from organ failure. Months later, Sharon asked for prayers after her mother had a stroke — a condition that runs in her family. Fortunately, Sharon's mom survived and has since made major improvements.
At this time, Sharon hasn't made any public statements about her brother's death.
How tragedy brought Sharon Stone closer to her siblings
Over the years, Sharon Stone had been reluctant to discuss her childhood, but in 2022, during a joint interview with her brother Michael Stone, she opened up about the difficult upbringing the Stone siblings — which also included Patrick Stone and Kelly Stone — had endured. "The boundaries were really strict and the punishments were severe," the "Basic Instinct" star recalled to the Daily Mail. "I'm not sure Mum was able to cope with us. So we forged a bond as siblings," Michael added.
The bond between Sharon and Patrick was evident in how she gushed over her brother's son, River Stone, who was also her godson. When the baby Stone was born in 2020, Sharon shared an adorable snap of him to her Instagram. Unfortunately, subsequent updates about River were tragic, as the "Casino" actor posted a photo of her nephew intubated at the hospital only 11 months after being born. A few days after that post, Sharon confirmed that Patrick's infant son had died. In the face of tragedy, the Stone family was able to find some solace.
Only weeks after the untimely death of her nephew, Sharon spoke about how the family was coping. "The fact that my godson was able to save three lives, two infants and a 45-year-old man was sanctuary for our family," she told People in September 2021, adding that donating River's organs gave a semblance of "some peace" to Patrick and his wife.