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Mom Fights Wife for Control of Actor's Care
25 Aug
Summary
- Mother seeks conservatorship for actor Samuel Monroe Jr.
- Dispute over actor's marriage and finances with his alleged wife
- Actor hospitalized since April with severe meningitis and pneumonia
Samuel Monroe Jr., the actor recognized for his role in "Menace II Society," has been hospitalized since April 2026. Initially admitted for severe meningitis, his condition progressed to MRSA pneumonia, leading to ongoing medical complications. His mother, Joyce Patton, has filed a petition with the court to establish a conservatorship over her son.
Patton asserts that Monroe Jr. has resided with her for the past four years, disputing his alleged wife Shawna Stewart's claims. The petition raises doubts about the legitimacy of Monroe Jr.'s marriage to Stewart, the mother of his children. Patton also alleges that Stewart has been improperly receiving funds from a GoFundMe campaign and the actor's film residuals.
Shawna Stewart has indicated her intention to contest the conservatorship request in court, stating that Monroe Jr. would not have wanted his mother to control his decisions or finances. She previously stated she was his power of attorney and collaborated with the family on his care. The legal battle now centers on who will manage Monroe Jr.'s affairs during his critical health crisis.
