Tuesday 13 September 2022 11:59 PM MAFS star Stacey Hampton shares heartbreaking post about Rebels bikie ex Shane ... trends now
Married at First Sight star Stacey Hampton has posted a touching tribute to her bikie ex as she tries to put on a brave face for their grieving boys.
Senior Rebels boss Shane Smith, 38, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Adelaide's north-east a week ago. The father-of-four died at the scene, despite paramedics' desperate attempts to revive him.
Ms Hampton, who appeared on season seven of Married At First Sight in 2020, dated Smith from the age of 19 until their split in July 2017, a month before he was convicted of bashing two nightclub bouncers.
The Rebels' Adelaide president was also the father of her two young boys Kosta, 7, and Kruz, 5, and had her name tattooed on his hand.
After a harrowing week, Ms Hampton publicly thanked wellwishers for their heartfelt messages and flowers.
She also gave an update on how her sons are dealing with the tragic loss, adding they're all doing their best to get on with life but admits it's tough and that her boys are hurting.
'I appreciate every single one of you,' Ms Hampton posted, on Tuesday.
Married at First Sight star Stacey Hampton (right) has paid tribute to her ex Shane Smith
The former MAFS star shared two young sons with her late ex SHane Smith (pictured with one of their sons)
'Unfortunately, with life, it goes on. The boys need to try and live a normal life, considering, and I'm trying my hardest to make sure they smile.
'It's waking up every day knowing they are hurting, that hurts the most.
'It doesn't matter what anyone says, a child who is seven and five should never lose a father.'
'We are doing our best to live normal lives.
'It's not about me or anyone else. It's about those innocent children. Always has and always will be.'
'Is it hard? Absolutely. My heart breaks for them.'
She also shared a photo of her Kruz and Kosta surrounded by flowers, captioned with two love hearts.
Stacey Hampton gave a heartbreaking update on how her little boys are coping with the loss of their dad
Ms Hampton has remained on good terms with Smith since their separation five years ago and hailed him as an amazing father when she broke her silence the day after his death.
'He is now at peace with his brother, mother and friends,' Ms Hampton told Nine News last week.
'He was an amazing father. He adored his children and his parents.
'Our hearts are broken, and our lives will never be the same.
'He had a heart of gold and adored his family and friends.'
She has since taken to social media to share several tributes
'In our silences we hide the loudest of words,' one post shared on her Instagram story read.
She also posted a photo of her son on a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show last week.
'Your laugh and smile is all that matters right now,' the photo was cpationed.
It's the latest in a series of tragedies to hit Ms Hampton after her father took his own life and her brother's tragic death - also in a motorcycle accident - on the day she was due to give birth.
Smith described himself on his Facebook profile as 'straight up (and) loyal to those loyal to me'. He also included: 'One club one life, family is everything.'
His death took South Australia's 2022 road toll to 52 lives lost.
His distraught sister was among those who laid flowers at the scene in
