Reflecting on the Loss of Kate Beckinsale’s Stepfather: A Heartfelt Tribute and a Bittersweet Anniversary

On the anniversary of his passing, actress Kate Beckinsale is taking time to remember her late stepfather, Roy Battersby. She shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram along with photos taken during his last birthday celebration the previous year.

In her caption, Beckinsale expressed how they had no idea that it would be his final birthday and described the joy he had opening presents from her. She also expressed her sadness over the fact that they wouldn’t be able to FaceTime on his birthday this year and reminisced about decorating Christmas trees with him, knowing it was the last time she would do so with him in the world.

The photos she posted show Battersby smiling on a walk by greenhouses, reading a birthday card at a table surrounded by others, and in the background is Beckinsale looking somber as she sat between Christmas trees that they decorated together. She also included a reposted image with a caption about screaming for personal reasons.

Earlier in the year, Beckinsale announced the passing of her stepfather, who was married to her mother Judy Loe. In a statement shared on Instagram Stories, she revealed that Battersby died peacefully in Los Angeles at the age of 87 after a brief illness. The funeral details were to be held in London, as per the statement. Beckinsale’s post reflects the love and admiration she had for her late stepfather and how much she misses him.