Life is hard without your loved ones by your side. It's even more difficult if your beloved is far behind the zenith. The former Canadian defenceman, Sheldon Souray faces similar circumstances in his life after his failed relationship with his ex-wife. Moreover, the death of Sheldon's father drastically turned his life after getting involved in addiction and painkilling pills.
So, what is it that dragged down deep to the 42 years old player, keeping him drunk all the time? Know more about Sheldon Souray's misery and pain after the sudden death of his father due to a massive stroke. Also, find out his relationship with his ex-wives in detail.
Sheldon Souray' Talks About His Father And Substance Abuse 69
Former Canadian defenceman Souray's life might look perfect, but it's not. Sheldon faced a lot of suffering since his childhood. At, the early age of 9, his parents got divorced.
Raised by an alcoholic father, Souray yield at his dad to stop drinking after he gets eligible to play for the NHL Draft. Soon he got selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round of the 1994 NHL Draft.
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On May 1, 1994, his father quit drinking as promised, telling his son he didn’t need a drunk dad hanging around the arena.
After that, his father Richard Souray, a truck driver became hard-working man and loved watching hockey with his son inside the rink.
I often ask myself what is the purpose of our lives and I conclude that life's purpose is to be happy. We have no guarantee what will happen in the future, but we live in hope. That's what keeps us going.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) May 7, 2018
Unfortunately, the amazing bond between the father and son didn't last long. After his father died at the age of 69 due to a massive stroke, Souray adopted his father's lifestyle becoming an addict. In the memory of his father Sheldon recalls;
“The man I admire most who have ever walked the face of the Earth has already done this, so I can do it, too.”
Furthermore, Souray admits he isn't actually ready for life after hockey. He paid a heavy price for his addiction to painkillers after suffering a huge loss.
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The addiction would've taken him to his father if he hadn’t received help from the NHL Players’ Association substance-abuse program.
Sheldon Souray' Breaks His Silence About Ex-Wife
Besides, diving into addiction after the death of his father, his previous failed relationship adds up to his negativity. Sheldon Souray married twice, which both of them didn't last long.
Initially, Sheldon Souray hitched to former Baywatch actress Angelica Bridges in 2002. In addition, the duo together even shared two daughters; Valentina Raine Souray and Scarlett Skye Souray. Their relationship ended after the pair divorced in 2007.
Met the love of my life 15 yrs ago today. Nothing has been the same since. Happy Birthday Foofers!! #Vali @ Cedars-Sinai https://t.co/mOZdQLnMPk
— Sheldon Souray (@SSouray) September 22, 2018
Likewise, after being in a girlfriend/boyfriend relationship for more than a year, Sheldon married Barbie Blank in 2016. The WWE star Barbie Bank is more famous for her ring name Kelly Kelly.
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Nevertheless, the chemistry between this duo fell off a cliff as the pair divorced in late 2017. The reality star Blank previously dated fellow wrestler Andrew Martin for two and a half years until he died of an accidental overdose in March 2009.
As of now, all these failures made Sheldon an addict to alcohol. Souray said over the phone from his summer home in Idaho.
“I never saw my dad as a raging alcoholic … that was never my dad.”
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Most importantly, the Ice Hockey defenceman recalls in memory, that his dad wasn't the last guy to leave and he never wanted to miss anything. He neither found anything abusive in his dad nor admits he was mean.
Sheldon Souray: Quick Facts
- Sheldon Souray was born on July 13, 1976, in Elk Point, Canada.
- Souray stands 6ft 4-inch on the ground weighing 108kg.
- The estimated net worth of Sheldon is $11 million.
- The 42 years old athlete first played for the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League.
- Souray won a silver medal for Canada in 2005 World Championships.