Elizabeth Hurley Is Saddened by Her Ex Steve Bing's Death, Calling It Devastating News
Hollywood star, Elizabeth Hurley, expressed her grief over her ex-lover's death. She shared an emotional post about Steve Bing, her former boyfriend, after hearing the "devastating news."
Elizabeth took to social media to pour out her thoughts concerning the tragic news. She shared a series of throwback images of herself and Bing and they looked like a match made in heaven as the former lovers wore bright smiles across their faces in the photos.
Elizabeth Hurley and Steven Bing at the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at the Bridgehampton Polo Club on July 14, 2001. | Photo: Getty Images.
The actress acknowledged that they had a "rough time," but still shared unique happiness and a cordial relationship before Bing's tragic end at age 55. According to the post:
"I'm saddened beyond belief that my ex Steve is no longer with us… In the past year, we had become close. This is devastating news, and I thank everyone for their lovely messages."
Elizabeth also mentioned that the last time she was in touch with the deceased was during their son's 18-year-old birthday. The former lovers dated for a short while and welcomed a son named Damien shortly before they called it quits.
Reports have it that Bing, who happened to be a multimillionaire producer, battled with severe mental health issues before his passing.
In recent times, it appeared that the young adult shared a relationship with his dad.
Sources have it that the deceased felt isolated following the obligatory self-isolation episode, which was observed to curb the coronavirus spread. His death is ascribed attempted suicide, as he was seen to have fallen from a luxurious home in LA's Century City.
Damian is not the only child he has; the producer also has a daughter named Kira Bonder. Kira is Bing's child with former tennis player, Lisa Bonder.
Bing began his career as a dropout ater discovering his inheritance, which stood at about $600 million from his granddad, Peter Bing.
He produced and wrote blockbusters such as "Kangaroo Jack," and further invested in Tom Hank's "The Polar Express." His son Damian who is the spitting image of Elizabeth, works in his mom's modeling agency. At Damian's birth, his dad denied him and asked for a paternity test.
In recent times, it appeared that the young adult shared a relationship with his dad. After his death, the 18-year-old updated a heart-melting message where he addressed his father's passing and thanked those who reached out to him.