Kieran Foran’s family suffered a tragic loss in late 2023 when his stepson Logan Steinwede died at the age of 20, with his family publicly sharing that he died by suicide. Kieran has since spoken in media and advocacy work about the impact of losing Logan and the importance of mental health support for young men.

Who Logan Was

  • Logan was the son of Foran’s wife, Karina, and was described by family as energetic, kind, and deeply passionate about surfing, with ambitions to go professional.
  • Surfing NSW and others in the surfing community paid tribute to him, highlighting how much joy he brought to people around him.

What Happened

  • In November 2023, Logan was found deceased at his grandparents’ home, and his mother’s family later confirmed that he had taken his own life.
  • Relatives, including parenting expert Justin Coulson, shared detailed public tributes describing the shock and grief felt by the family and wider community.

How Kieran Foran Has Responded

  • In the period after Logan’s death, Foran spoke in interviews about the devastating impact on his family and the need to create safe spaces for young men to talk about what they are going through.
  • He has aligned himself with youth and men’s mental health initiatives, using Logan’s story to encourage earlier conversations, support, and awareness around suicide prevention.

Other Children in His Life

  • Foran is also close to his other children and stepchildren; for example, another stepson, Phoenix Steinwede, has been pursuing an NRL pathway with the Gold Coast Titans system.
  • His younger son Jordy has been seen alongside him at training and team events as Foran winds down his playing career, showing the ongoing family focus in his life.

If This Topic Affects You

This story touches on self-harm and suicide, which can be very distressing. If it brings up difficult feelings, it may help to talk with a trusted person or a mental health professional. In many countries there are crisis lines (such as Lifeline, Beyond Blue, or Kids Helpline in Australia) that offer free, confidential support 24/7.

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