Sharon Stone confirmed the death of her brother Patrick Joseph Stone aged 57 in a tearful clip she posted to social media on Monday to thank people for their support.
“Hi everyone, this is to confirm that we lost my brother Patrick Joseph Stone to a heart attack yesterday,” the 64-year-old Basic Instinct actress said in a clip on Instagram on Monday.
Stone referenced a previous family tragedy in her confirmation of her siblings’ deaths — the tragic death of her baby nephew River in 2021 at the age of 11 months from organ failure.
“Yes he is the father of River who we lost last year at the age of 11 months,” she said. “He is survived by his wife Tasha and son Hunter and daughter Cailee.”
The Oscar-nominated casino actress expressed her gratitude for the kindness shown to her following the sad news.
The latest: Sharon Stone, 64, confirmed the death of her brother Patrick Joseph Stone aged 57 in a tearful clip she posted to social media on Monday
Grief: In another post with pictures, Sharon wrote: “Rip up my brother Patrick Joseph Stone”
RIP: Patrick’s death in Pennsylvania at the age of 57 was the result of a heart attack brought on by heart disease
“Like any family, we thank you for your love and support during this time of immeasurable sadness and appreciate all your condolences,” Stone said. “Yes, we’ve had tremendous losses over the past few years, as have so many of you.”
The Sliver actress closed the clip by saying, “Thank you so much for the love and support you are showing us and we only ask that you continue to be kind. Thank you very much.’
She captioned the clip “Godspeed Patrick Joseph Stone” and added a broken heart emoji. In another post with pictures, she wrote, “RIP my brother Patrick Joseph Stone.”
Stone received a number of compassionate responses in the thread alongside the clip, including from actor Jeremy Renner, who himself is still recovering from an accident on New Year’s Day that fractured more than 30 bones.
Renner posted four heart emojis with the caption, “Bless you,” while actress Jaimie Alexander said, “I’m so sorry for your loss Sharon. Send so much love.’
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality Lisa Rinna said, “My deepest condolences Sharon, sending you so much love,” while actress Kate Beckinsale said, “Lots of love xx.”
TMZ previously broke the news of Patrick’s death in Pennsylvania at the age of 57 from complications from a heart attack brought on by a heart condition.
The legendary Hollywood actress was last seen on Saturday smiling as she left Beverly Hills restaurant E Baldi with a friend.
Grief: Stone said: “Hi everyone, this message is to confirm that we lost my brother Patrick Joseph Stone to a heart attack yesterday.”
Feedback: Stone received a number of favorable responses in the thread alongside the clip
Sad loss: Sharon Stone’s younger brother Patrick died in Pennsylvania on Sunday at the age of 57. The 64-year-old Basic Instinct star’s sibling died of a heart attack caused by a heart condition, according to a report by TMZ Monday; Seen with sister Kelly Stone
has reached out to a spokesman for Stone, whose family is from Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Patrick’s wife Tasha took to social media to share the heartbreaking news of her husband’s shocking death.
She shared: “My heart feels like it’s been ripped out of my chest. Patrick went to our sweet river…I don’t know what else to say, he was my world.”
She continued: “I’m not sure what life is going to be like without my husband by my side and in all honesty I don’t want to, but of course I will.
“I just hope you’ll always be by my side and take care of Hunter, Kaylee and me.”
Tasha continued, “Until we meet again, I will forever carry you and our wonderful (and some not-so-wonderful, but just as important) memories in my heart and always revisit those memories. I love you sweetheart.
“My wish through all of this is that River at least has his daddy with him now and I hope you both have the best time.”
Sharon also has a sister named Kelly Stone and a brother named Michael Stone, who worked as an actor and starred in The Quick and the Dead (1995), Eraser (1996) and Renaissance Man (2021).
The family: Patrick far right with (from left) sister Kelly Stone, father Joseph Stone, sister Sharon Stone and mother Dorothy Stone
Last picture: The legendary Hollywood actress (right) was last seen on Saturday smiling as she left E Baldi restaurant in Beverly Hills with a friend (left).
A more recent look: Here Patrick is seen with his wife Tasha in a picture from his sister Kelly Stone’s Instagram page
A strong bond: Sharon is seen here with brother Patrick in September 2018 during a trip to Alaska. Sharon was with her three sons and Patrick was with wife Tasha and their two children (in blue jacket and green top)
In her book The Beauty of Living Twice, she said that she was close to Patrick and has gotten on better with Michael in recent years.
The last time Sharon posed for an Instagram photo with the media-shy Patrick was in September 2018 when they took their kids on a trip to Alaska.
In August 2021, Sharon announced that River had died.
The baby died just days after being found in his cradle, suffering from “severe organ failure” that left him in a coma.
The actress posted a video of the little boy along with the caption, “River William Stone. Sept 8, 2020 – Aug 30, 2021.’
River was the youngest child of Stone’s younger brother Patrick and his wife Tasha, who live in Ohio with their three children.
Sharon, whose video tribute was set to coincide with Eric Clapton’s tears in heaven, shared no further information about what exactly happened to River at the time.
She said the boy was suffering from “total organ failure” and needed a “miracle” to survive.
The good old days: Sharon in red pants dancing with Patrick, whose outfit matched hers in 1965
Family: Sharon is seen here with her brother Michael Stone on the far right and their mother and sister Kelly and Sharon’s three sons
“My nephew and godson River Stone was found in his crib w[sic] Total organ failure today,” she shared.
Stone then added: “Please pray for him.
“We need a miracle,” she wrote at the time.
The actress posted a picture of River lying in a hospital bed while hooked up to numerous medical devices.
River’s mother, Tasha, also wrote an impassioned request for prayers on her Facebook page.
She revealed her son had been flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was fighting for his life in a coma.
He died soon after.
“This is the HARDEST thing I’ve ever had to post but I PLEASE everyone who is praying please pray HARD for River,” the devastated mother wrote. “Every single second of it is literally killing me. I just want my sweet, sweet boy back.’
Heartbreaking: This comes almost two years after Patrick’s son River died of organ failure at the age of 11 months. The mother was his wife Tasha
Tragedy: Stone revealed in 2021 that River died just days after he was found in his crib with “total organ failure”.
There are a number of serious medical conditions that can lead to multiple organ failure in children, but the leading cause is sepsis, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
Sepsis – which can be caused by another infection in the body – is particularly dangerous for children because the symptoms are more easily overlooked than in adult patients.
However, birth defects and other undiagnosed diseases can also lead to pediatric organ failure, and it’s not yet known if any of these conditions caused Rivers’ serious illness.
Stone was traveling in Italy as she revealed the news of her nephew’s devastating illness – after traveling to Venice to attend a photo shoot for Dolce & Gabbana.
River’s death comes at a difficult time for the extended Stone family, with several members battling serious health issues — including cases of COVID-19 — in recent months.
In 2020, a grief-stricken Stein revealed that her “adoptive grandmother,” Eileen Mitzman, and her godmother had died from complications related to the virus.
The actress’ sister Kelly, who has lupus, and her husband Bruce also contracted the disease and had to “fight for their lives” before eventually recovering.
While discussing her sister’s battle with the disease in an Instagram video shared in August 2020, Stone also shared that her mother, Dorothy, had suffered “two heart attacks” in the five months leading up to her post.
Stone, who revealed in 2020 that her grandmother had died of complications from COVID-19, was traveling in Italy when River was hospitalized
River’s mother Tasha announced on Facebook that her son, who was born in September 2020, has died
Stone said her mother must have “five stents” to help open arteries and prevent blockages in the heart — and a pacemaker as a result.
It also seems like River’s mom, Tasha, may be struggling with health issues in 2021; Comments left on her Facebook page in January 2021 suggested she was undergoing medical treatment that required her to spend time away from her family.
At the time, the mother-of-three revealed she had returned home – but that she had an IV line in her arm and would be receiving further care with the help of a home nurse for several weeks.
“I was able to come home with a Power Glide IV port in my arm so I can continue to receive treatments from a family nurse at home for the next few weeks,” she wrote.
“After that, I’m switched to a pill form of the antibiotic. I’m just grateful to be back with my family.”
The shining star of the family: Stone at the 2022 CORE Gala in June 2022 in Los Angeles