Travis Barker & Daughter Alabama Mourn Tragic Death
Tragic breaking news for Kardashian and Blink-182 fans as Kourtney Kardashian’s husband Travis Barker and his daughter Alabama, 17, are currently mourning a devastating death. Both Alabama and her father took to Instagram to note that they were “heartbroken” over the tragic passing of a family friend. Who passed away? Keep reading for the sad details.
Travis Barker & Daughter Alabama Mourn Tragic Death
Alex Etheridge, who was just 13, passed away recently after losing his battle with bone cancer. His family took to his Instagram page to announce the news of his passing.
At 6:08 this morning, Alex took his last breath. He was punk AF and put others first until his final moment.”
In the comments of the post, Travis Barker revealed he was writing a letter to Alex when he learned that he had passed away. The Blink-182 drummer decided to leave the letter in the comments of the post as a tribute to the incredible young man.
Check out the beautiful letter Travis Barker penned to Alex as he mourned his passing:
The letter continues in the screenshot down below:
In an Instagram Stories tribute, Alabama admitted that she didn’t get to know Alex as well as she would have liked. But, she relished having the opportunity to set Alex up to meet her father and make his dreams come true. She ended her tribute by noting she was sure Alex was drumming in heaven now.
Below is the tribute Alabama posted on her Instagram Stories:
Travis Barker also took to his Instagram Stories to admit he was “heartbroken” over this death. His post included a photo of himself with Alex Etheridge as they rocked out together. Check out the photo he shared down below:
It was just a month ago that Alex Etheridge took to Instagram to share photos and videos revealing that not only did he attend a Blink-182 concert, but he got to meet his rock idol.
Alex penned in the update just a month before his passing: “Nights like these give me motivation to keep fighting so I can have more.”
Travis responded in the comments of his Instagram post about the concert and meeting the drummer: “Love you, Alex. Keep fighting. You’re so strong.”
Rest in peace, Alex Etheridge. Thoughts and prayers are with Alex’s loved ones, Travis, and Alabama Barker during this difficult time.
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