His work in the entertainment industry has earned him multiple awards.
Away from his profession, people are curious about his personal life.
Many wish to know what happened to Leanne Goggins, his first wife.
Walton Goggins attends the GQ Global Creativity Awards and the premiere of HBO’s Vice Principals at the Stephen F Austin Hotel. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris, Gary Miller (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
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Leanne Goggins was Walton Goggins' first wife.
She was married tothe actoruntil her demise in November 2004.
The relationship between the two was complicated.
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Her sudden death shocked the world.
Leanne Knight Goggins, now deceased, was also known as Leanne Kaun Goggins.
She came into the limelight because of herrelationship with actorWalton Goggins.
Top-5 facts about Leanne Goggins. Photo: Gary Miller/WireImage (modified by author)Source: Original
She was his first wife.
Walton Sanders Goggins Jr., is a sought-after actor.
How old was Leanne Goggins when she died?
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Walton Goggins' spouse was 37 years old when she died.
She was born in 1967 and passed away on 12 November 2004.
Where was Leanne Goggins from?
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Walton Goggins' wife was born in New Brunswick, Canada, to Robert Brian Knight and Peggy Kaun.
Her nationality was Canadian, and she was Caucasian.
She had one sibling named Jay, and her stepfather’s name is Arnold Kaun.
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Peggy raised her children in a Christian household.
The condition causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to have a yellowish colour.
Her ill health made her doctors place her on a strict diet to curb the recurrent infections she experienced.
Walter Goggins attends a screening of I’m A Virgo at the ZACH Theatre during the SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas. Photo: Gary Miller/WireImageSource: Getty Images
She missedschoolmany times because she was a sickly child, and her condition strained her parents' finances.
Nonetheless, she completed her elementary and high school education.
She obtained a degree and pursued pet training later.
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Career
Leanne Kaun Goggins loved animals from a young age.
Unfortunately, she could not keep a pet in her house because of her health issues.
She started a dog walking business in the Laurel Canyon neighbourhood in Hollywood Hills.
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The business grew to become one of the biggest pet care firms in the neighbourhood.
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She attracted multiple patrons, including Liberty, which is the official mascot of the Canyon News.
Besides taking care of dogs' diet and health, she offered dog training services.
Relationship with Walton Goggins
Leanne and Walton first met in 2000.
They started dating shortly afterwards.
It did not take long before they tied the knot.
The lovebirds got married in 2001, right after the actor finished shootingShanghai Noon.
She moved to Los Angeles, California, after the union was officialised.
Three years into the marriage, the couple started having problems.
They were often entangled in conflicts and misunderstandings.
The couple’s marital strains were triggered by Walton’s busy schedule.
Leanne was not okay with his work schedule.
His absence made her miserable, and it was reported that she did not enjoy living in Los Angeles.
She desired to go back to Canada.
Things got worse as the days went by, leading to a separation.
The couple did not officially get divorced after breaking up because Leanne passed away before then.
Leanne Kaun Goggins' death caught many people by surprise.
It happened not long after she and actor Walton parted ways.
She took her own life by jumping off the 17th floor of a building.
She was rushed to hospital shortly after the fall.
She succumbed to the injuries while getting medical attention.
It was later disclosed that Leanne battled chronic depression before jumping off the building.
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In a 2019 interview, actorWalton opened upabout how his first wife’s death affected him.
He had these words to say.
Is Walton Goggins still married?
The actor is married to filmmakerNadia Conners.
The two got married in August 2011.
Nadia is best known for her award-winning environmental documentary titledThe 11th Hour.
Who are Walton Goggins' children?
The actor is afather of one.
The name of Nadia and Walton Goggins' son is Augustus.
Augustus was born in February 2011, six months before the couple got married.
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Leanne Goggins was Walton Goggins' first wife.
The two parted ways in 2004.
She jumped off a Los Angeles building and died from the injuries she sustained in November 2004.
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