Sun Mar 30 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Schwarzenegger’s Son Mourns Nephew’s Sudden Death
**Los Angeles, CA** – Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena, shared a heartbreaking tribute to his nephew, Vicente, who passed away recently. In a poignant Instagram post featuring photos of him and Vicente, Baena described the past week as “the most difficult and confusing” for his family.
Baena, 27, remembered his nephew as a “kind, funny, caring, and smart kid,” expressing disbelief and grief over his sudden death. He acknowledged the complex emotions surrounding the loss, admitting to feeling frustrated, angry, confused, and sad, while also highlighting the unseen struggles individuals may face.
The fitness influencer and actor concluded his message with a powerful call for empathy and support for those struggling with similar pain, urging them to seek help and remember their inherent worth. He ended the post with a simple, heartfelt, “We miss you Vicente. Rest in peace.”
Baena’s post received an outpouring of support from fellow “Dancing With the Stars” contestants Selma Blair and Shangela, as well as his girlfriend, Mel Randel, who also shared her grief and memories of Vicente on her Instagram Story. Randel noted Vicente’s recent high school graduation and described his “pure soul.”
The details surrounding Vicente’s death have not been publicly released.