Louise Brewer Cause Of Death: How Did Alan Shepard’s Wife Die?

Louise Brewer Shepard and Alan Shepard got married in 1945 till her death in 1998.

Louise Shepard was known to have the following nicknames; Lady Louise, Frosty, the Ice Queen.

Louise Shepard was nicknamed Saint Louise, because she acted with poise and often hid her feelings for the benefit of her husband.

In public, Louise Shepard dismissed her disapproval of her husband having relations with other women, but told him several times when they were alone that she loved him very much and just wanted him to be true to her.

Louise Shepard raised three daughters, including her sister’s daughter, due to her sister’s death.

How Did Alan Shepard’s Wife Die?

Louise Shepard died on August 25, 1998 in California.

Louise Shepard, wife of Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard, died of a heart attack while flying home to Monterey, Calif., after visiting a daughter in Colorado.

Louise Shepard was believed to have been 74 years at the time of her death.

Louise Shepard died a month after her husband died. Alan Shepard died in his sleep in July 1998 while being treated for Leukemia.