After a battle with an illness, Sandra Runnels passed away.
AEW’s Dustin Rhodes announced the death of his mother, Sandra, on Twitter and Instagram this evening. This is after he mentioned in February 2022 that she had been admitted to the hospital and asked for prayers as recently as December 19.
He wrote on Instagram today, “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. [heart emoji] 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. [heart emoji] [folded hands emoji].”
WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes was married to Sandra from 1965 to 1975.
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Dustin Rhodes and his family.
Dustin’s related posts are below, including a recent one about his mother and family in general:
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.❤️Rest in Heaven. pic.twitter.com/xXdbURm0Nn
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) January 4, 2023
Please keep my momma in your prayers please. ??
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) December 20, 2022
