Who was Leanne Goggins? The untold truth about Walton Goggins's wife

Who was Leanne Goggins? The untold truth about Walton Goggins's wife

Walton Goggins is an American actor famously known for his various roles in notable movies and TV shows such as Justified, Predators, and The Shield. His success has seen him receive multiple awards and nominations. But aside from his profession, Walton's first wife has generated interest from the public. Who was Leanne Goggins, and what happened to her?

Leanne Walton smiles for the camera (R). Walton Goggins at the GQ's Global Creativity Awards in New York City (R)
Leanne in a white tank top wearing sunglasses on her head (L). Walton Goggins at the GQ's Global Creativity Awards in New York (R). Photo: findagrave.com, Theo Wargo/Getty Images (modified by author)
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Leanne Goggins was Walton Goggins's first wife. She remained married to her husband until her untimely death in late 2004. Her story led to an interest in her life and death, with many curious to know the cause behind her death.

Leanne Goggins's profile summary

Full nameLeanne Knight Goggins
GenderFemale
Birth year1967
Died12 November 2004 (aged 37)
Place of birthNew Brunswick, Canada
BuriedAlberta, Canada
NationalityCanadian
EthnicityWhite
SexualityStraight
Hair colourDark brown
Eye colourBrown
MotherPeggy Kaun
FatherRobert Brian "Bob" Knight
SiblingsOne
ProfessionDog trainer

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Leanne Goggins's biography

Leanne Knight Goggins was born in 1967 in New Brunswick, Canada. She died on 12 November 2004, aged 37, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Peggy Kaun and Robert Brian Knight. Leanne also had a step-dad known as Arnold Kaun and a brother, Jason "Jay", who lives in Australia.

Leanne's biological father, Robert Brian Knight, died on 26 March 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in New Brunswick, Canada.

Five facts about Leanne Goggins
Top-5 facts about Leanne Goggins. Photo: Walton-sanders-goggins.com (modified by author)
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Leanne had jaundice while growing up. Jaundice is a medical condition in which the skin, sclera (whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes turn yellow. The disease resulted in her starting school late. However, she overcame the condition and studied till college.

Leanne Goggins's profession

Leanne was Canyon News' first advertiser and a professional dog trainer. Her love for animals began at a young age despite being unable to own pets due to her health problems. However, as her medical condition improved by age, she was able to pursue her passion.

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In the early 2000s, Leanne began a dog-walking business in the Laurel Canyon neighbourhood of Los Angeles. She named the business Canyon Dog Walking. Among her notable clients was Liberty, the official mascot dog of Canyon News, an English-language weekly newspaper published in Beverly Hills, California.

When did Walton Goggins and Leanne Goggins get married?

The former couple married in 2001 after dating for around one year. The pair met in 1999 while filming the movie Shanghai Noon in Canada. After marrying, Leanne relocated to Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, California, to live with her husband and their dog, Beulah.

However, after three years, the marriage had started to crumble. Leanne was allegedly unhappy with her husband's busy schedule. In addition, she preferred living in somewhere other than Los Angeles, California and opted for her homeland in Canada.

Eventually, Leanne requested a divorce, ending the four-year long marriage. The pair then reportedly deleted each other's photos online and stopped communicating.

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How did Walton Goggins' wife die?

She died of injuries sustained from falling from a California building. On 12 November 2004, at around 4 p.m., Leanne jumped from the 17th floor of a Los Angeles building, resulting in severe injuries that ultimately led to her death.

According to police reports, Leanne Goggins's death was self-inflicted, and there was no sign of foul play. She was also struggling with chronic depression, a factor which may have contributed to her death.

In a 2019 interview, Walton opened up on how her first wife's death affected him. He said,

I drifted for upwards of three years after that. It took me a really long time to come back from it,

Walton continued,

If it weren't for the people in my life that cared about me, that stepped in and helped me understand that life goes on, I don't know what would have happened.

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Leanne Goggins's funeral

According to Find a Grave, the family of Leanne Goggins laid her to rest at the Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her memorial service was on Friday, 19 November 2004, at 2 p.m. at Hollywood Funeral Home, 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard.

What is Walton Goggins doing now?

Walton is still an actor, featuring in various films and TV shows. According to IMDb, the actor has 105 acting credits. Here are some of Walton Goggins's movies and TV shows:

Movies

YearTitlesRoles
2010PredatorsStans
2012Django UnchainedBilly Crash
2015The Hateful EightCaptain Chris Mannix
2018Maze Runner: The Death CureLawrence
2018Tomb RaiderMathias Vogel
2018Ant-Man and the WaspSonny Burch
2022Dreamin' WildJoe

TV shows

YearTitlesRoles
2010–2015Justified BoydCrowder
2016–2017Vice PrincipalsLee Russell
2017–2018SixRichard 'Rip' Taggart
2019–presentThe Righteous GemstonesBaby Billy Freeman
2019The UnicornWade Felton
2021–presentInvincibleCecil Stedman (voice)

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Who is Walton Goggins's spouse?

The American actor is married to filmmaker Nadia Conners. Nadia is a director, writer, and producer known for her various roles in The 11th Hour and This is All of Us as a director. Walter and Nadia married in August 2011 and have one child, a son, together.

FAQs

  1. Who was Leanne Goggins? She was the first wife of American actor Walton Goggins.
  2. Where does Leanne Goggins hail from? She is from Alberta, Canada, where she was born and raised.
  3. What happened to Leanne Goggins? She took her own life in November 2004.
  4. Was Leanne Goggins an actress? No, she wasn't. She was a successful dog trainer.
  5. Is Walton Goggins still married? Yes. The actor remarried filmmaker Nadia Conners in 2011.
  6. How tall is Walton Gibbons? The actor is 5 feet 10 inches or 178 centimetres tall.
  7. What medical condition did Leanne Goggins suffer from? She was allegedly born with jaundice. However, the situation improved as she grew older.

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Chris Ndetei (Lifestyle writer) Christopher Ndetei is a junior reporter writer who joined the Yen team in May 2021. He graduated from the Machakos Technical College in 2009 with a diploma in ICT. Chris has over two years of experience in content creation and more than ten working in the hospitality industry. He covers lifestyle/entertainment, focusing on biographies, life hacks, gaming and guides. In 2023, Christopher finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach him at chrisndetei@gmail.com

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