Who is Leanne Goggins, Walton Goggins' late wife? All the details
Leanne Goggins was the first wife of Walton Goggins, a successful Hollywood actor known for great movies and TV series like Justified and The Hateful Eight. She was a native of Canada and moved to Los Angeles in 2001 after getting married to the actor. However, Hollywood life proved not to be what she had hoped for as she divorced Walton and took her own life three years later in 2004.
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A look at the letters written by the clients of her dog walking business and those who were close to her reveal that she was a lovable person. What triggered her shocking actions? Below is Leanne Goggins life story and death.
Leanne Goggins profiles summary
- Full name: Leanne Knight Goggins
- Year of birth: 1967
- Date of death: 12th November 2004
- Age at death: 37
- Nationality: Canadian and American
- Occupation: Dog trainer
Leanne Goggins early life
The avid dog lover was born in 1967 in Canada to American parents, Peggy and Arnold Kaun. She had a brother called Jay. Not much is known about her early life as she only came to the limelight after getting married to Walton.
Numerous sources reveal that the businesswoman had a number of health problems caused by jaundice as she was growing up. This caused her to start school late, but she studied till college.
Leanne Goggins marriage and divorce
She met Walton Goggins in 1999 during the filming of Shanghai Noon alongside Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan in Canada. They dated for about a year and tied the knot in 2001. Leanne then relocated to Los Angeles to live with her husband.
Their marriage used to serve couple goals. However, three years into the relationship, things started to crumble. She ended the union by filing for divorce in 2004.
She is said to have been unhappy living in Los Angeles and wished to go back to Canada. The life of Hollywood’s rich and famous people did not seem to fit her. Leanne was also negatively affected by the actor’s busy work schedule.
Since the fall of her famous marriage, most Leanne Goggins photos were pulled down from the internet. The veteran Hollywood actor stayed single for more than 5 years. He later wedded Nadia Conners, a filmmaker, in August 2011, and they now have a son together.
Leanne Goggins profession
Those who knew Leanne say that she was passionate about dogs and that she shared a strong connection with them. This characteristic enabled her to manage a successful dog walking venture in the Laurel Canyon neighborhood in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. She used to enjoy special moments with the animals, including going for hikes, swimming, and parties.
The businesswoman also worked as a first advisor of Canyon News.
Leanne Goggins death
Walton's late wife died on 12th November 2004 after jumping from the 17th floor of a Los Angeles storey building. She did not pass away immediately, and the efforts of a local health facility to save her did not work as she succumbed to her injuries.
Investigations concluded that Leanne Goggins cause of death was suicide as they could not find anything to signify foul play. Reports also showed that she was struggling with chronic depression, which might have been worsened by the divorce months earlier.
It has been more than 15 years since Leanne Goggins’ death, but those who knew her feel that she should not have died. Walton has since moved on and is focused on his family and career.
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Source: Briefly News