Jim Shockey’s wife, Louise Shockey, passed away after a battle with lung cancer.
What happened
Louise had late-stage lung cancer that became publicly known around 2021, and she lived with the disease for several years. She died in 2023, with Jim and their family sharing tributes to her strength and to the role she played in their lives and community.
Circumstances of her passing
Reports and tributes describe her death as the culmination of her cancer battle; some accounts also mention that she chose a medically assisted death in the final stage of her illness, which is legal where they lived. Friends, fans, and organizations connected to the Shockey family have since highlighted her legacy and the charitable support made in her memory, including donations directed to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation.
