Sophie Belle Clapton: Facts About Eric Clapton’s Daughter

Sophie Belle Clapton is the daughter of Eric Clapton. Sophie’s father Eric is a well-known English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream.

Sophie Belle Clapton: Bio Summary

How Old Is Sophie Belle Clapton?

Sophie Belle Clapton is 18 years old as of 2023. She was born in 2005, on the 1st of February. She is the daughter of guitarist, singer-songwriter Eric Clapton and his wife socialite and philanthropist, Melia McEnery. She was born with bright red hair and was constantly sick, per a source.

However, Sophie Belle Clapton is said to have a fighting spirit and her father says she is the toughest and most assertive. She has two biological siblings, Julie Rose Clapton, and Ella May Clapton. She also has two half-siblings, Conor Clapton and Ruth Clapton. Her half-brother Conor is no longer alive.

Sadly, Conor Clapton died on 20 March 1991, in New York, USA, at age 4. He fell out of an open bedroom window from the 53rd floor of a Manhattan apartment building. He was the son of Eric Clapton and Italian actress and model Lory Del Santo. Conor’s death inspired his father to write the Grammy-winning song, “Tears in Heaven.”

Sophie Belle Clapton’s grandparents are Patricia Molly Clapton (7 January 1929 – March 1999) and Edward Walter Fryer (21 March 1920 – 15 May 1985), a soldier from Montreal, Quebec. Sophie is a lucky child. Her parents are still married. Her mom and dad, Eric Clapton and Melia McEnery have been married since 1 January 2002.

Sophie is believed to be living a comfortable life due to her father Eric Clapton’s success and fame. Looking at her age, she is still in school and focusing on her education. The location and names of the schools she has attended and currently attends are unknown. She is not working at the moment. She is also single. She is still under the tutelage and supervision of her parents.

Also Read: Ella May Clapton: Who Is Eric Clapton’s Daughter?

What Happened To Sophie Belle’s Father?

Sophie Belle Clapton’s father Eric Clapton canceled shows due to severe illness and was spotted sitting in a wheelchair. He appeared at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in a wheelchair. He was being escorted by airport staff and his daughter through the terminal.

Wheelchair bound Eric Clapton, 71, looks frail —-> https://t.co/1rMR3EL08c pic.twitter.com/LW1dVlRH6V

— Farrah Gray (@FarrahGray_) March 31, 2017

Eric Clapton’s representatives announced on his official Twitter page that he was suffering from “severe bronchitis.” He canceled two shows at the Los Angeles venue The Forum and gave new concert dates for eager concertgoers.

Due to severe bronchitis and under doctor’s advisement, Eric Clapton is rescheduling this weekend’s two shows at The Forum in Los Angeles.

— Eric Clapton (@EricClapton) March 24, 2017

They apologized to fans for the disappointment.

He is very sorry to disappoint his fans but looks forward to these shows.

— Eric Clapton (@EricClapton) March 24, 2017

Eric Clapton was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, a condition that occurs when nerves carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body are damaged or diseased.

Eric Clapton told Classic Rock: “I’ve had quite a lot of pain over the last year. It started with lower back pain and turned into what they call peripheral neuropathy, which is where you feel like you have electric shocks going down your leg.”

“And I’ve had to figure out how to deal with some other things from getting old.” Eric also said that he believes he is fortunate to be alive, considering his history of drinking and drug abuse.

He said: “Because I’m in recovery from alcoholism and addiction to substances, I consider it a great thing to be alive at all. He added: “By rights I should have kicked the bucket a long time ago. For some reason I was plucked from the jaws of hell and given another chance.”