Barry Steenkamp, the father of the woman Oscar Pistorius fatally shot, has died at age 80
1 year, 3 months ago

Barry Steenkamp, the father of the woman Oscar Pistorius fatally shot, has died at age 80

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Barry Steenkamp, the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman who was fatally shot by Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, has died, a family spokesperson said Friday. “Barry was a blessing to many, and he will be remembered with love and great fondness.” “We find solace in the knowledge that he is now with his beloved Reeva.” Barry Steenkamp cut a grieving and sometimes angry figure during Pistorius’ murder trial for the killing of 29-year-old Reeva, who was a model and law graduate. “I told Oscar directly that he had shot my daughter deliberately and he denied it,” Barry Steenkamp said in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Mail of the meeting with Pistorius in 2022. He should remain in jail.” Reeva’s mother, June Steenkamp, attended the parole hearing for Pistorius in March, when authorities ruled that he would only be eligible to be released in August next year.

History of this topic

Oscar Pistorius and the Valentine’s killing of Reeva Steenkamp. What happened that night?
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Oscar Pistorius released from prison: What happened the day he killed Reeva Steenkamp? Sports career and more
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Oscar Pistorius is free after being smuggled out of prison by officials after grey-haired, chain-smoking Bladerunner served half his 13-year jail term - as pictures re-emerge of his cell including pro
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The vital question may linger forever: Did Oscar Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?
1 year ago
Oscar Pistorius’ new bid for freedom as murdered girlfriend’s mother says she’s forgiven him
1 year ago
Barry Steenkamp, the father of the woman Oscar Pistorius fatally shot, has died at age 80
1 year, 3 months ago
Olympian Oscar Pistorius denied parole, hasn't served enough time
1 year, 8 months ago
Paralympics star Oscar Pistorius meets with father of his murdered partner Reeva Steenkamp
2 years, 5 months ago

Discover Related