AEW star Dustin Rhodes took to social media on January 4th to announce the sad news that his mother Sandra had passed away following a battle with an undisclosed illness.
This is the second time Dustin Rhodes has had to mourn the loss of a parent as his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, passed away in June of 2015.
“I Have To Be Strong For My Family” – Dustin Rhodes
Writing on Instagram, Dustin Rhodes expressed incredible pain at having host his mother, but also took comfort in the fact that she was no longer in the pain she’d endured recently. He noted that he and his sisters were with her throughout the past month, and that her pain had been severe. The AEW star believes that his mother would want him to be strong for his family during this sad time.
“I am very sad to say that I lost my Momma today. She was an incredibly strong mother who was loving and resilient to her dying day. She taught me everything, and I am the man I am today because of her. I am so saddened but so happy she is no longer in pain.❤️
No words can express my pain right now. She was such a beautiful angel. She never faulted and always persevered. This last month was very hard on me and my sisters Kristin and Mandy. Her pain was so bad as we were with her throughout.
I know, the man she raised in me, that I have to be strong for my family. They are my lifeline and mean absolutely everything to me. God has swept in and taken her to be with him. I have the upmost faith in him today and everyday, and I know she is no longer in pain.
I want to thank you all for your continued prayers….they meant everything to us. Please continue to pray for our family through this trying, grieving time.
I love you Momma and may you rest in Heaven. ❤️🙏🏼”
Inside the Ropes sends its deepest condolences to Dustin Rhodes and his family at this difficult time.