Actor Damian Bichir Announces Death Of Wife Stefanie Sherk On Instagram

Mexican actor Demian Bichir announced the death of his model actress wife Stefanie Sherk in a heartfelt message on Instagram.

Bichir said she went “peacefully” on April 20th at the age of 37.

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“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” he said in his post with a picture of Sherk. “It is our sincerest hope that our beautiful Stefanie, my angel and love of my life, will rest in eternal peace.” he wrote.

 

The actor didn’t specify the cause of death and asked for respect during his time of mourning.

The couple started their relationship in 2010 and did not have any children together. However, Shrek served as mother to Bichir’s daughter Gala from a previous relationship.

Sherk was born in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada. She appeared in Bichir’s directorial debut, Un Cuento de Circo & A Love Song, as well as the films Star Power, Valentine’s Day and Loco Love. She also starred in #Hashtag: The Series.

Bichir, 55, was nominated for an Oscar for best actor in 2012 for his role in Chris Weitz’s A Better Life. He has also appeared in films like The Hateful Eight, Che: Guerrilla and Sex, Shame & Tears.