Kristin Strauss death, obituary: Ben Fogle New Lives in the Wild – Julius Strauss wife, Kristen Strauss died 15th February 2020 from cancer.
She had been without symptoms and her sickness was not diagnosed until a month before her sudden death.
Ben Fogle shared some moving words at the end of Ben Fogle, Lives in the Wild tonight:
Thank you Kristin Strauss for your hard work and being so instrumental in getting the Grizzly Bear trophy hunting ban implemented in B.C! What a great legacy!!
Kristin’s heartbroken husband Justin had announced Kristin Strauss death back in February 2020 on his website Wild Bear Lounge Canada in a statement that read:
I have some very sad news to share.
In the early hours of yesterday morning my dear, darling wife Kristin, with whom I built up Wild Bear Lodge and have run it for the last fifteen years, died from cancer. I was with her. She had been without symptoms and her sickness was not diagnosed until a month ago.
As you can imagine I am extremely proud of Kristin, both for what she achieved when she was well and also for the way she carried herself during her last weeks. She was incredibly brave. She was also extremely kind to everyone at the hospital in central London. There was no absolutely fuss at all, no complaining, and she chose not to take visits other than from close family. She instructed the doctors to discontinue treatment when it became clear that they could not save her life, but merely prolong it for a short period.
During her last days the nurses began to come in in to say goodbye to her and some of them left in tears. One of them broke down and threw herself into Kristin’s arms. Even the head doctor, a leading young oncologist, had tears in his eyes.
Even as Kristin’s body was succumbing her mind was clear. Not once did she complain, she expressed no self-pity, and had no fear of death. We talked through many things including the details of what would come next and she was ardent in her desire that the lodge should continue to run and be successful. She said that her proudest achievement was what we had done at the lodge together, realising our wilderness dream, and getting grizzly bear hunting banned in British Columbia.
Our hearts break for the grieving family, friends and we urge that their privacy please be respected.
- Died: February 2020
- Details of Death: Kristen Strauss died 15th February 2020 from cancer.
- Please share what you would like to say about Kristin Strauss in the comments below by leaving a kind word for friends, family and loved ones.
Kristin Strauss death, obituary – Tributes online
Please say a prayer as you read the tributes below. They were shared publicly on social media and sadly confirm Kristin Strauss death and how sorely she will be missed.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Kristin Strauss, co-owner of Wild Bear Lodge (formerly Grizzly Bear Ranch).
Our hearts go out to her husband, Julius, we can’t imagine how difficult this must be for him–and her closest friends.
We feel fortunate to have spent time with Kristin, having recently travelled to the lodge this past summer, and thought of her as a friend.
Together Kristin and Julius were instrumental in the fight to end the Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunt in British Columbia, and their bear viewing experience–in the heart of the Kootenays–is an important model for the expansion of grizzly bear viewing across the province.
Kristin moved through this life with such grace and good humour and will be deeply missed.
We are honoured that the Grizzly Bear Foundation has been chosen to receive donations if you would like to honour Kristin’s life and achievements with a donation in her name. If you would like to send a card remembering Kristin, please address to Wild Bear Lodge, Box 143, Meadow Creek, BC, V0G 1N0, Canada.
Please share what you would like to say about Kristin Strauss in the comments below by leaving a kind word for friends, family and loved ones. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
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Watched both programs Kristen was in was envious of the wonderful life she lived in a beautiful place I long to go to.So glad she saw that hunting grizzly bears has been banned.To hear Kristen has died saddens me greatly life is unfair she was a wonderful woman to whom you should be very proud of
Watched Ben Fogle’s return to the wild last night as he revisited the ranch in Canada. Enjoyed watching it and the energy and beauty of Kristin Strauss. Am devastated to learn of her passing. What a beautiful brave soul she was and what an amazing achievement in saving the grizzlies out there. May God bless her dear soul and I pray that her legacy will live on. Sending her lovely husband so much love and strength to carry on. Vanessa
Building and enjoying the life they loved.
So sorry to here of her passing on Ben Fogle’s TV show which I enjoy so much
What a lovely, engaged couple. Absolutely shocked at the end if the Lives in the Wild last night to learn that Kristin Strauss had died so suddenly after her cancer diagnosis. Can’t imagine how Julian will carry on without his beautiful companion and partner. Feel so very sad and bereft that the world has lost such a precious lady. Thoughts are with Julian and family.
Wonderful programme and so so sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with Ben Fogle too . So sad
My heart goes out to you. Kristin came across as such a beautiful caring person, lost my husband in similar circumstances, heartbreaking. Sending love and I hope you find some kind of peace x
A beautiful lady inside and out. I’m so sorry for your very sad loss. My condolences to her husband Julius and her family and friends 💔
My wife and I watched the Ben Fogle program of Kristen and yourself in your dream life and we both commented how happy you both looked.
To then here Kristen had passed away brought tears from both of us we are so sorry for your loss of loosing a
beautiful wife friend and soul mate.
May you find strength in the heart felt word from people who’s hearts you both touched.
Still reeling from Ben’s shock announcement at the end of his Lives in the Wild programme. Kristen looked so wonderfully happy and healthy so to hear of her sudden death was sad beyond words. My heartfelt condolences to Julius and to her family and friends.
My husband and I were so awe inspired by your amazing lifestyle and the love that you shared with each other.
I was very sad when the programme came to an end but very upset to hear Ben Fogle’s message that Kristen had passed away after a short illness.
Our thoughts are with you and we are hoping that you can find the strength you need from the beautiful memories you made together, a truly amazing couple.
May god look after lovely Kristin and be there to comfort Julian though this very sad time a truly beautiful couple.
The program was aired in South Africa only last night and I would like to send my condolences to you Julius As animal lovers in Africa we admire what you and your wife achieved in stopping Grizzly Bear hunting We are experiencing massive Rhino poaching in Southern Africa and I wish we had someone as dedicated as the two of you to do something about it Godspeed to you Julius in whatever lies ahead for you
Still in shock after hearing the dreadful message from Ben Fogle at the end of the show. RIP beautiful Kristin. You will be missed.
I watched Ben Fogles Lives in the wild and extremely saddened when at the end he announced the sudden passing of Kristen. You both had built such a great life out there in the wilderness and having achieved the ban on hunting the beautiful bears was the icing on the cake. Such a great achievement through persistent efforts and determination. Well done to you both and she will be remembered for that and I am sure for many other great things. Sending sincere condolences and wishing you comfort during this sad time.
I have just finished watching the show and loved it. What a beautiful couple. I never expected Ben to come on after and announce her passing. I feel so saddened by her passing and the loss to her wonderful husband and family.
Bardzo przykre.Była pełna optymizmu i cieszyła się życiem.Pełne zaskoczenie.Strasznie współczuję Julius Strauss.
Hello Julius
My sincere and profound sympathy on the loss of your beautiful soul mate Kristin. My apologies for the belated message should have done this last year when I saw Ben’s follow up show on your life in the wild. Keep up you m the same heagnificent work on the gizzly bear. We need the same passion here in South Africa with our Rhino threat. Rest in peace Kristin Strauss your are an inspiration to all those you left behind. Thank you Ben Fogle for bring this special couple to us all.
Such sad news after watching the episode of Ben fogles life in the wild.
So happy she got to see the ban.
So inspiring and what a beautiful way to live
I hope her spirit lives on at the bear ranch x
I watch TV and watch episodes of Ben Fogle – Life in the wild. I am very happy to see, how to save the bears, how to protect the nature, how to earn money to pay credits, how kindly. I look around me, there are many people who steal money on different ways, but they (with Julius) live on the edge of survival. The life is fair. But you are in our heart, because you are brave. Thank you for everything and regards from Slovenia.
Utterly shocked by Ben Fogle’s announcement about Kristen. This world is worse off for the loss of an amazing woman.
Julius ! ( I apologize in advance for the late comment, and sorry for the translation)
Today my day is badly ruined by the news from Ben Fogle. All the way I was worried and thinking about it. But still I want to say warm words to her family, loved ones and friends. I admire your couple! You’re inspire us to do great things!
The whole world supports you, Julius
Good luck! I want to visit the Wild Bear Lodge. (with love from Russia)
What type of cancer was it?