Shanna Moakler says her mother Gail died at 77: ‘A beautiful, kind and loving woman’
- Moakler, 47, confirmed her mother’s death to People on Tuesday
- “She was my best friend and I will miss her every day of my life,” she said
- Moakler’s mother and father John celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021
Shanna Moakler Says Her Mother Gail Died Aged 77
The former Miss USA, 47, confirmed her mother’s death to People on Tuesday, saying, “I’m so grateful to all the friends and family who have reached out and offered their condolences.”
The reality star added, “My mom was a beautiful and 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, confirming the sad news to People on Tuesday
Moakler said that “as a mother, [Gail] was loving, kind, and supportive, noting that “most importantly, she was my best friend and I will miss her every day of my life.”
She concluded her statement by saying: “I understand that this is a part of life and something we can all support one another with, which is the loss of a loved one. Thank God.’
Moakler is mother to son Landon, 19, and daughter Alabama, 17, with ex Travis Barker, 46, to whom she was married from 2004 to 2008; and daughter Atiana De La Hoya, 23, from her previous engagement to boxer Oscar De La Hoya, 49.
Last May, she took to Instagram with a Mother’s Day tribute to her parents.
Moakler was pictured at a December 2019 holiday event in LA
For Mother’s Day 2021, she shared a series of pictures of Gail with the caption: “Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother @gailmoakler how lucky I am to have a mother like you! You are my best friend and my idol! I love you so much!’
Moakler is mother to son Landon, 19, and daughter Alabama, 17, with ex Travis Barker, 46, to whom she was married from 2004 to 2008; and daughter Atiana De La Hoya, 23, from her previous engagement to boxer Oscar De La Hoya, 49
Moakler wrote: “#happymothersday @gailmoakler there will never be enough words to express how grateful I am to have you as my mom! Thank you for always standing by me and supporting me through this crazy life. I love you so much! You really are the greatest mother…’
For Mother’s Day 2021, she shared a series of pictures of Gail with the caption: “Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother @gailmoakler how lucky I am to have a mother like you! You are my best friend and my idol! I love you so much!’
Moakler visited the site in August 2021 to wish her parents, Gail and John, a happy 50th anniversary.
“Today is officially my mom and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary!” She wrote. “Take her to #Capriccios with the family! Having a love like this love you @gailmoakler @drjohnmoakler you inspire me everyday.