Tony Hawk shared a heartfelt Instagram post about Kurt Cobain, expressing a wish for Cobain's continued presence. He referenced a ticket stub from a 1991 concert, just after "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was released. Cobain, who died in 1994 at 27, is survived by his daughter Frances Bean Cobain, who married Hawk's son Riley in 2023, and they have a son together. Fans reacted emotionally, imagining alternate timelines where both could be grandfathers. Frances shared a letter from her father, emphasizing his lasting impact on her life.