Sharon Stone's brother Patrick dies after 'sudden cardiac arrest' two years after tragic death of his baby son aged 11 months

There's been more family heartbreak for Sharon Stone after it was reported her brother passed away suddenly just two years after the tragic death of his baby son, River. 

Patrick Stone died on Sunday in Pennsylvania with a rep from the coroner's office confirming the sad news with TMZ. 

According to the outlet, the death is being ruled as a cardiac death as Partick reportedly battled heart disease. He was 57. 

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It was Patrick's grieving wife, Tasha, who announced the news to family and friends.

"My heart feels like it's been ripped out of my chest. Patrick went to be with our sweet River," she said, as per TMZ.

The couple were left heartbroken after their youngest child River was found dead inside his crib with "total organ failure" in 2021. It was the Basic Instinct star who shared the sad news on Instagram via a heartbreaking video tribute to River, set to Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven track. 

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"I don't know what else to say, he was my world," Tasha continued. "I'm not sure what life is supposed to look like without my husband by my side and quite honestly I don't want to, but I will of course. I just hope that you always stay by my side watching over Hunter, Kaylee and I."

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"Until we meet again I will forever hold you and our wonderful (and some not so wonderful but just as important) memories close to my heart and will visit those memories always. I love you honey babe. My wish through all of this is that now at least River has his daddy with him and I hope the two of you are having the best time."