In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, American wrestler Mandy Rose confirmed the death of her brother, who was 40 years old.
The six-woman tag team bout that the WWE star and fitness competitor was scheduled to participate in was postponed on Tuesday due to a tragic family bereavement.
After hearing about her brother’s loss, a lot of Mandy’s followers have extended their sympathies to her and her family.
Mandy Rose Announces Brother’s Death
Mandy Rose shared a heartfelt tribute to her brother Richard Saccomanno on her Instagram Stories on Thursday. He was 40 when he passed away on October 3.
It took an instant to lose you, and it will take me my whole lifetime to grieve the loss of you, the NXT women’s champion said in her tribute while quoting from Angela Miller’s A Bed For My Heart.
“Because love never dies, grief never ends. Until the last breath of my life, I will love and miss you.
The National Alliance of Mental Illness is a worthy charity to support, according to Mandy’s family, for anyone who wishes to donate to Richard’s memory.
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WWE Fans Pay Tributes
The passing of Mandy’s brother has affected WWE fans, and many of them have expressed their sympathy and given messages of support on social media.
“I discovered Mandy Rose’s brother had passed away. I send Mandy my best wishes and pray for his eternal peace. One supporter said, “I just know he was proud of you.
Another person said: “Today, let’s pray for Mandy Rose. On the same day, she also lost a close friend and her brother. I’m hoping she’ll be able to move on from this horrible day.
My sympathies to Mandy Rose on the loss of her brother wrote another fan.
Numerous admirers have also paid tribute to Sara Lee, a Tough Enough actress who was Mandy’s friend and who tragically went unexpectedly at the young age of 30.
Mandy Missed Tuesday’s Match
Due to the passing of her brother, Mandy opted out of Tuesday’s six-woman tag team bout.
Alba Fyre, Nikkita Lyons, and Zoey Stark would have faced Toxic Attraction’s Mandy, Gigi Dolin, and Jacy Jayne in the contest.
Before Mandy, who was supposed to be there, drove away in a car, the match began with Alba Fyre fighting Toxic Attraction in the parking lot.
The reason for Mandy’s absence first baffled spectators at home, but it has since been revealed as the WWE star revealed their family bereavement.
