Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Joseph Baena, announced a tragic family loss.
The 27-year-old budding actor revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that his young nephew, Vicente, has died.
Joseph expressed that the past week has been very challenging and puzzling. He emphasized that it is hard to fully grasp the burdens people carry or the struggles they face.
He started his message by stating that the week following his nephew Vicente’s passing has been incredibly tough and perplexing for his family. Joseph accompanied his words with several pictures of Vicente together with the family.
Reflecting on Vicente, Joseph fondly described him as a kind, humorous, compassionate, and intelligent child. He expressed deep love for Vicente, conveying the immense void his absence has created and the ongoing disbelief surrounding the reality of the situation.
Joseph shared that he was ‘mad, confused and sad’ about the tragic loss.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Joseph Baena, announced a tragic family loss. The 27-year-old revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that his nephew, Vicente, has died
Joseph shared that it’s been the most ‘confusing’ week, adding that ‘we never truly know what weight a person carries or what battles they struggle with’; pictured with Vicente
‘All I can think about is what a kind, funny, caring and smart kid he is and how much we all love him. We miss him so much and still can’t believe this is all real,’ he wrote in the caption
‘I can’t help but be frustrated, mad, confused and sad for this tragic event, but I also think about how we never truly know what weight a person carries or what battles they struggle with.’
He then made a heartfelt appeal to his fanbase, emphasizing that life is ‘worth living’.
‘As I mourn with my family I pray that all of you that are struggling, that are hurting and that are tired, may find the strength to be kind to yourself. To find the help that you need. To know that your life is worth living. To know that even if you may not feel it right now, know that you are loved.’
‘We miss you Vicente. Rest in peace.’
One of the photos showed Vicente on Joseph’s shoulders, both beaming with wide smiles as they posed with their arms raised in front of a fountain.
Another one showed Joseph proudly posing next to Vicente at what appeared to be his college graduation.
There was also a family shot which included Joseph’s mom, Mildred Patricia Baena, 64.
The snap was seemingly taken at Joseph’s soccer practice.
‘I can’t help but be frustrated, mad, confused and sad for this tragic event, but I also think about how we never truly know what weight a person carries or what battles they struggle with,’ he wrote
He then made a heartfelt appeal to his fanbase, emphasizing that life is ‘worth living’; seen in a family snap with Vicente and mom Mildred Patricia Baena, 64 (second from right)
One photo showed Joseph with Vicente and their family, who were there to support him on Dancing With The Stars in 2022
Actress Selma Blair took to Joseph’s comments, writing, ‘I am so sorry to hear this. May his memory be a blessing’
Dancing With The Stars pro Sasha Farber wrote, ‘Sending u and your family love so sorry’
One photo showed Joseph with Vicente and their family, who were there to support him on Dancing With The Stars in 2022.
While the identity of Vicente’s parents is currently unknown, Joseph has a half-sister named Jackie Rozo on his mother’s side.
Actress Selma Blair took to Joseph’s comments, writing, ‘I am so sorry to hear this. May his memory be a blessing.’
Dancing With The Stars pro Sasha Farber wrote, ‘Sending u and your family love so sorry.’
Other fans expressed their condolences, with one writing, ‘So sorry for your family’s loss Joe May God bless and bring comfort to you.’
Joseph also has half-siblings from his father’s side: Katherine, 35, Patrick, 31, Christina, 33, and Christopher, 27, Schwarzenegger, whom Arnold shares with ex-wife Maria Shriver, 69.
Earlier on Wednesday Maria opened up about her current relationship with Arnold, following the fallout from his shocking affair.
In 2011, Schwarzenegger admitted to fathering a child, Joseph, with their former housekeeper Mildred during their marriage.
In 2011, Schwarzenegger admitted to fathering a child, Joseph, with his former housekeeper Mildred during his marriage to Maria Shriver, 69
Maria and Arnold married in 1986 and divorced in 2021. They have four children together: Katherine, 34, Christina, 32, Patrick, 30, and Christopher, 26
Shriver had no idea about the child until Schwarzenegger revealed the truth years later.
The revelation led to their separation, though it took years for them to officially divorce as Shriver sought healing through therapists, shamans, and psychics.
Now, Shriver says she’s in a ‘good place,’ and despite the past, she and the 77-year-old Terminator star have found a way to co-parent their four children.
‘We laugh a lot about our kids, our grandkids, ourselves,’ she told People on Wednesday. ‘And we are proud of the fact that we are still in conversation. For almost 50 years!’
