How did Whitney Rose's grandfather die? 'RHOSLC' star 'compartmentalizes' loss as she pays tribute to 'sweet grandpa Bill'

'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose is mourning the loss of an important family member
PUBLISHED JAN 22, 2024
Whitney Rose shared an emotional tribute for her late granddad (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)
Whitney Rose shared an emotional tribute for her late granddad (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Whitney Rose took to social media to announce the tragic loss of her grandfather Bill. 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star shared a photo of her late grandfather on her Instagram story, paying tribute to him. Bill died on January 15, Monday.

The cause of Bill's death was not revealed by the TV personality. Seeing the photo, it's evident that Bill was quite elderly, suggesting that his old age might be the reason for his passing.

In her Instagram story, Whitney wrote, "I have had probably one of the busiest weeks that I have ever had." She continued, "Tbh it has been a rough one. I have had to just put my head down and push through it despite how emotional it has been."

Whitney then shared with her fans, "We lost our sweet grandpa Bill on Monday and I have had to just compartmentalize the loss until today." Whitney continued to pay tribute to her grandfather. She writes, "Love you grandpa, thank you for all of the sweet memories. I am going to miss you."

'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose pays tribute to dead grandfather Bill (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)
'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose pays tribute to late grandfather Bill (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)

Who is 'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose's husband?

Whitney has been married to Justin Rose. They first met while working together at Nu Skin. At that time, Whitney was married to her now ex-husband, whose identity remains unknown.

Similarly, Justin was married to his first wife, Stacie Koford. After both ended their respective marriages, they started dating and eventually got married in 2009.

Since then, Whitney and Justin have frequently shared posts about each other on social media, celebrating their happily married life together.

'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose got married to Justine Rose in 2009 (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)
'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose got married to Justine Rose in 2009 (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)

Does 'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose have any children?

Whitney and Justin together have two kids, a 13-year-old daughter named Bobbi and a 10-year-old son named Brooks. Additionally, Justin has three sons from his previous marriage.

Starring on 'RHOSLC' and being a mother were two concerns for Whitney. She expressed her worries about her children in the community, stating to Distractify, "I really worry for my children in the community, because what their friends' parents maybe now view, or think of Justin and I."

She added, "As wild as I am, as much fun as I have, choices I make, I'm a damn good mother and they’re my first priority. That was my biggest hesitation going into this."

'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose and Justine Rose has 2 kids together (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)
'RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose and Justine Rose have two children together (Instagram/@whitneywildrose)

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