June Steenkamp is the mother of former paralegal and model Reeva Steenkamp, shot dead by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius, on Valentine’s day 2013. Let’s learn about June Steenkamp age and other details.
June Steenkamp was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, and moved to Cape Town, South Africa, with her first husband in 1965.
How Old is June Steenkamp?
The actual age of June Steenkamp is not clearly stated.
June was already married when she moved to South Africa in 1965 that is 56 years ago. Therefore, we can assume that she is in her mid-70s.
What happened to June Steenkamp Daughter?
Reeva Steenkamp, June’s daughter from her second husband, was shot dead by Paralympian Oscar Pistorius on Valentine’s day 2013.
Oscar Pistorius shot four bullets through the locked door of his bathroom at his home in Pretoria of which, three struck Reeva.
He explained that he mistook Reeva for an intruder. Oscar was sentenced to 13 years and five months in jail in 2017. He will complete his sentence in 2023 and will be eligible for parole.
In 2020 BBC released a trailer of the Oscar Pistorius documentary series. The trailer was shortly removed after it received criticism for not mentioning the name of Reeva, the victim.
June Steenkamp husband
June Steenkamp was divorced once before she married her second husband, Barry Steenkamp.
Barry Steenkamp is from Cape Town and used to be a horse trainer.
After Reeva Steenkamp was born, June Steenkamp, with her family, moved to Port Elizabeth, where Reeva completed her schooling.
What Happened To June Steenkamp After Her Daughter Died?
June Steenkamp said Hello magazine that she would move into the future without her daughter and carry on Reeva’s wishes to set up a refuge for abused women and call it the Reeva Foundation.
She now runs Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Foundation, which was established in 2015. The foundation actively works for abused women and children.
June Steenkamp also wrote Reeva A Mother’s Story, published on November 6, 2014. The book has a 3.93 rating in Goodreads, and the reviews are heart-touching.
June Steenkamp Net worth
Although June Steenkemp’s exact source and income are not clear, June now runs a foundation and is also a writer.
Her husband also worked as a horse trainer for a long time.
June’s net worth is estimated to be $200,000-$400000 as of 2021.