Elizabeth Hurley has broken her silence following the death of her ex and father of her child, Steve Bing.
The financier and movie producer was found dead at the age of 55 after jumping from the 27th floor of the luxury, high-rise apartment building where he lived in Century City, California on Monday, per TMZ. He was pronounced deceased on the scene around 1 p.m., although the outlet reports an investigation is still ongoing.
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Hurley and her 18-year-old son Damian Hurley (above, inset) spoke out about the tragedy in a pair of heartbreaking social media tributes on Tuesday. The British actress, also 55, took to Instagram and shared a set of throwback photos featuring Bing, writing:
“I am saddened beyond belief that my ex Steve is no longer with us. It is a terrible end. Our time together was very happy and I’m posting these pictures because although we went through some tough times, it’s the good, wonderful memories of a sweet, kind man that matter. In the past year we had become close again. We last spoke on our son’s 18th birthday. This is devastating news and I thank everyone for their lovely messages ❤️”
Damian also shared a message about his father’s death on the platform, alongside a photo of a sunset:
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone that has reached out following the devastating news. I’m trying to reply to as many of you as I can, but please know I will always remember your kindness. This is a very strange and confusing time and I’m immensely grateful to be surrounded by my phenomenal family and friends.🖤”
Ugh. How incredibly sad. We’re sending lots of love and strength to their family during this difficult time.
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Bing was widely known for his work on the 2003 film Kangaroo Jack, his financial contributions to The Clinton Foundation, and several other Hollywood and political projects before his untimely death.
Former President Bill Clinton also shared kind words about Steve via Twitter, writing about his “big heart” and overall selfless nature:
I loved Steve Bing very much. He had a big heart, and he was willing to do anything he could for the people and causes he believed in. I will miss him and his enthusiasm more than I can say, and I hope he’s finally found peace.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) June 23, 2020
Bing is survived by his son Damian as well as his daughter Kira Bonder, whom he shares with former professional tennis player Lisa Bonder.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
[Image via Elizabeth Hurley/Damian Hurley/Instagram]
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