‘Baywatch’ Star Erika Eleniak Mourns Family Loss: ‘Heartbroken’

In the comments, Eleniak’s followers showered her with condolences and prayers, with one Instagram user writing, “Oh I’m so sorry Erika. What a huge loss. You were such a blessing in each other’s lives.”

Another follower shared, “Oh no! I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so heartbreaking. Run free, sweet Jack. You’ll meet again one day.”

Someone else echoed, “He was so beautiful! There is nothing like the pain of losing an animal. We are so very sorry. We are praying for you all.”

A different fan wrote, “Oh, I am so sorry to hear this, Erika. Thoughts and prayers are with you all,” alongside heart emojis.

Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user commented, “So sorry for your loss . Sending love and thoughts,” with a praying-hands emoji.

Erika Eleniak and Billy Warlock in ‘Baywatch’ (Everett Collection)

Eleniak played bombshell lifeguard Shauni McClain in the Baywatch pilot movie, Season 1 of the original series, and the first two episodes of Season 2. Baywatch aired for 11 seasons from 1989 to 1990, and from 1991 to 2001.

In January 2027, she will reprise her role in the Baywatch reboot series — only now, Shauni is a Santa Monica city councilwoman.

Baywatch (original series), streaming on Peacock, Prime Video, Tubi and The Roku Channel; Baywatch (reboot), premiering in January 2027