Brandt Adam Barker, the nephew of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, passed away on September 4, 2022, at his home in Riverside, California. He was 34 years old. The cause of his death has not been officially confirmed, but some sources suggest that he may have suffered from a drug overdose.
A Loving Tribute from Travis Barker
Travis Barker, who is currently dating reality star Kourtney Kardashian, took to Instagram on September 24 to share a heartfelt tribute to his late nephew. He posted four photos of Brandt from different stages of his life, showing their close bond and love for music.
The first photo showed Travis, with his fingers in a cast, sitting behind the wheel next to a young Brandt, who stuck his tongue out at the camera. The second photo featured a boy, presumably Travis, holding Brandt as a toddler and helping him play the drums. The third photo captured Brandt as a teenager, smiling with his uncle and another family member. The fourth photo showed Brandt as an adult, posing with Travis and his children.
Travis captioned the post with “Rest in Peace Brandt. Gonna miss you” and added a praying emoji. According to Entertainment Tonight, the post received over 600,000 likes and thousands of comments from fans and celebrities who expressed their condolences and support.
Brandt Barker’s Life and Legacy
Brandt Barker was born on December 11, 1987, at Kaiser Fontana hospital in Fontana, California. He was the son of Randalai Barker, Travis’ sister, and had two siblings, Alyssa and Landon. He grew up in Fontana and attended South Tamarind Elementary School, FOJAY and FOHI.
According to his obituary, Brandt was “one of a kind” and “you immediately knew it when you met him”. He was described as “so incredibly loved and [will be] so incredibly missed”. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, watching movies and spending time with his family and friends.
Brandt is survived by his parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His funeral service was held on September 18 at Green Acres Memorial Park in Bloomington, California. His family requested that donations be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in lieu of flowers.
