Kate Beckinsale opened up about her grief following the loss of her stepfather in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday.
The Underworld actress, 50 — whose stepfather Roy Battersby passed away in January — updated fans on her coping process, sharing her experience of receiving a birthday e-card for Roy from a dentist months after he died.
‘Do all the things, Wallow, cry, celebrate, Send your mum flowers,’ she began her message alongside a carousal of photos. ‘Isolate or don’t. Get dressed or don’t. Hug an animal or seven. Read his texts and feel the deepest ache you can feel. Feel it. Numb out.’
She continued. ‘Buy gourmet cookies you can’t eat because your stomach hurts. Maybe eat them anyway. Or don’t.
‘Laugh and cry when you receive an email from a dentist you took him to once, wishing your dead father a happy birthday. Do it all. Or do none. There’s no map. I’m with you all.’
Kate Beckinsale opened up about her grief following the loss of her stepfather in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday; seen in 2022
The Underworld actress, 50 — whose stepfather Roy Battersby passed away in January — updated fans on her coping process, sharing her experience of receiving a birthday card for Roy from a dentist months after he died; Kate seen with mom Judy and stepfather Roy
The heartbreaking post comes mere hour after she paid tribute to Roy by sharing a series of snaps on her Instagram.
The photos featured Roy with a smile on his face as he took a stroll on a sunny day while another showed him receiving and opening gifts and cards.
Kate also posted a snap of a carrot and walnut birthday cake which read the words ‘Happy Birthday Roy’.
In another photo uploaded by Kate, posed by a large pink Christmas tree as she sported a large black bow and a casual ensemble.
She also chose to share with her followers a quote which said: ‘Due to personal reasons I’ll be screaming.’
She captioned the series of snaps with: ‘The birthday we didn’t know was your last
‘There will be no FaceTime today. In the middle of my night, watching you open your presents
‘No one received gifts with more joy. I can’t take my Christmas trees down – They were the last Christmas trees I’ll decorate with you in the world.
‘Do all the things, Wallow, cry, celebrate, Send your mum flowers,’ she began her message alongside a carousal of photos. ‘Isolate or don’t. Get dressed or don’t. Hug an animal or seven. Read his texts and feel the deepest ache you can feel. Feel it. Numb out’
‘Laugh and cry when you receive an email from a dentist you took him to once, wishing your dead father a happy birthday. Do it all. Or do none. There’s no map. I’m with you all’
Kate paid tribute to her stepfather Roy on Saturday as she shared a gallery of sweet snaps on his heavenly birthday
The actress, 50, who sadly lost her stepfather Roy Battersby in January, paid tribute to him by sharing a series of snaps to her Instagram
Kate said she still can’t take her Christmas trees down as they were the last she decorated with him
‘This birthday/not birthday Christmas/not Christmas In April Oh Roy, Oh God, I miss you.’
The tribute post comes after her stepfather Roy was hospitalised in Los Angeles in December after suffering ‘a massive stroke’ while battling two forms of cancer, which he was diagnosed with in the summer of 2023.
He then sadly passed away a month later aged 87.
The actress shared a black square without a caption on her Instagram account and her friends and fans offered their condolences in the comments.
The British actress had been quietly caring for both her beloved mother and stepfather as they battled a slew of serious health issues, DailyMail.com previously revealed.
Kate’s actress mother Judy Loe married Roy in 1997 — 18 years after Kate’s father, Porridge star Richard Beckinsale, died.
Roy enjoyed his successful career as a director, working on major British on-screen hits including Inspector Morse and Cracker. His most recent directorial credit was for a 2006 episode of A Touch Of Frost.
‘I have no words yet,’ Kate captioned an Instagram video, before thanking a fan account for editing it. ‘Oh Roy I am so sorry I lost.’
The clip opened with a moving recording of Roy recalling how he was forced to hide in a shelter during the Blitz early in World War II as Nazi bombs rained down.
The heartfelt snaps featured her stepfather Roy with a smile on his face as he took a stroll on a sunny day while another showed him receiving and opening gifts and cards
Kate also posted a snap of a carrot and walnut birthday cake which read the words ‘Happy Birthday Roy’
The tribute post comes after her stepfather Roy was hospitalised in Los Angeles in December after suffering ‘a massive stroke’ while battling two forms of cancer , which he was diagnosed with in the summer of 2023 (pictured L-R in 1996, Kate, Roy, and her mother Judy Loe)
He then sadly passed away a month later aged 87 (pictured L-R Kate, Roy, Judy)
He called the eventual announcement of Victory in Europe Day a ‘wonderful thing,’ because it meant no more hiding in shelters, and young men no longer had to leave their families to go off to fight across the continent.
The video also featured several sweet photos of Kate with her stepfather and her mother, including a hilarious photo showing her and Roy beaming at each other while holding playfully insulting tea cups.
Kate rushed from the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday, January 7 to the hospital, sharing photos of herself on the red carpet and by Roy’s bedside with the caption: ‘Golden Globes 2024 start to end.’
Kate’s actress mother Judy Loe married Roy in 1997 — 18 years after Kate’s father, Porridge star Richard Beckinsale, died (Pictured L-R Judy, Roy, and Kate)
It comes after Kate admitted she was preparing for her first year ‘without a father figure’ on the anniversary of her dad Richard’s death last month (Pictured L-R in 1978 Richard, Kate, Judy)
Richard, known for his role as Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge sadly, passed away in 1979 aged just 31, when Kate was six-years-old (Pictured L-R Judy, Kate, Richard)
She was still clad in her glamorous Atelier Zuhra gown for the hospital visit, as she ate a burger and chatted to her friends and family in Roy’s room.
Her friends and followers were quick to check in on the star, with one commenting: ‘I don’t know how you made it through last night with all that is going on. You are strong and a consummate pro.
‘Having to leave the side of your beautiful Roy to honour this commitment at the Globes was above and beyond. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. I’m so happy you were able to make it back to the hospital. ❤️’
Kate responded: ‘Thank you and thank you for your supportive texts all the way through. That was so kind xx’
