Married at First Sight Australia‘s Stacey Hampton has shared a touching tribute to her late ex-partner, Shane Smith, on what would have been his 39th birthday.
Taking to social media on December 14, the TV bride posted a series of clips of the former Rebels bikie boss, who died in a motorcycle accident in September.
The Instagram Reel featured several memories of Shane spending time with the pair’s two sons, Kosta, seven and Kruz, five.
“Happy birthday, big deal Shaneo [sic],” the 29-year-old penned.
“Your first birthday without your kids, they miss you so much and you would be so proud of them.”
According to reports, emergency services were called to Adelaide’s Redwood Park on September 7 after it was revealed a motorcyclist and his male passenger had crashed. While the other person was taken to hospital, Shane died at the scene.
Stacey Hampton Reveals “Life Goes On” After the Death of Former Partner, Shane Smith
Following Shane’s death, Stacey paid tribute to her bikie ex — whom she met when she was just 19 — with an Instagram Story on September 13, revealing that “life… goes on”.
“I’ve been inindated [sic] with messages and support,” she said. “Flowers and the rest. I’ve seen it all, and I appreciate every single one of you.”
The former MAFS bride updated her fans on how they are coping following the tragic death.
“Unfortunately, with life, it goes on,” she said. “The boys need to try and live a normal life considering, and I’m trying my hardest to make them smile.”
“It’s waking up everyday [sic] knowing they are hurting, that hurts the most. It doesn’t matter what anyone says; a child who is 7 and 5 [sic] should never lose their father.
“We are doing our best to live normal lives,” she added before saying: “It’s not about me or anyone else; it’s about those innocent children. Always has been and always will be.”
In subsequent posts, she showed her boys enjoying sweet treats.
“Is it hard?” she said. “Absolutely. My heart breaks for them.”
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