While the Basic Instinct star is yet to publicly comment on her sudden loss, Patrick’s widow reportedly shared the news with friends and family, writing: “My heart feels like it’s been ripped out of my chest. Patrick went to be with our sweet River … I don’t know what else to say, he was my world.”
“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,” she said, adding, “I just hope that you always stay by my side watching over Hunter, Kaylee and I.”
“Until we meet again, I will forever hold you and our wonderful (and some not so wonderful but just as important) memories close to my heart and will visit those memories always. I love you honey babe. My wish through all of this is that now at least River has his daddy with him and I hope the two of you are having the best time.”
River’s death was announced by the actress in 2021 when she shared a video of the young child with the caption “River William Stone. Sept. 8, 2020 - Aug. 30, 2021″.
The star did not publicly disclose why her nephew had suffered organ failure.