CAUSE OF DEATH: Barry Steenkamp has died peacefully in his sleep

Barry Steenkamp has died peacefully in his sleep.

Barry Steenkamp, the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman who was fatally shot by Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, has died. He was 80. Family lawyer and spokesperson Tania Koen confirmed his death. A foundation set up by the Steenkamp family in memory of Reeva said Barry Steenkamp died in his sleep on Thursday evening. The foundation said: “we find solace in the knowledge that he is now with his beloved Reeva.” Barry Steenkamp cut a grieving and sometimes angry figure at Pistorius’ murder trial and said this year on the 10th anniversary of his daughter’s killing that he had not forgiven Pistorius.

Pistorius is currently serving a 13-year and six months prison sentence for culpable homicide.

Koen said the friends and family of Barry will remember him as a gentle and loving man.

Barry is survived by his wife June and two children – Simone and Adam.

Steenkamp is survived by his wife, June, and two children.

Reeva was shot dead by her boyfriend Oscar Pistorius on February 14, 2013, in his home in Silver Lakes, east of Pretoria.

Pistorius is currently serving a 13-year jail sentence for the murder.