According to Sandra Bullock’s sister, Bryan Randall died before Sandra Bullock did, and they shared her final hours together.
The 57-year-old “Oceans 8” actress tragically lost her 57-year-old husband to ALS, a condition he had hid for a while.
“With deep sadness, we announce that Bryan Randall peacefully passed away on August 5th, concluding a valiant 3-year battle against ALS,” his family wrote in a statement. “.
Bryan made the conscious decision to keep his battle with ALS private, according to the family, and those of us who diligently provided for him obeyed his request. “.
The statement read, “We express our sincere gratitude to the unwavering medical professionals who guided us through the complexities of this illness, and to the exceptional nurses who became an integral part of our lives, frequently putting their own families aside to stand by ours.”. “During this difficult time, when we are grieving and attempting to accept the reality that Bryan must leave us, we humbly ask for privacy. “.
Bullock’s sister Gesine Bullock-Prado paid tribute to the accomplished model-turned-photographer on Instagram and provided some unique insight into the couple’s final moments.
Gesine posted a picture of Randall alongside the statement, “I’m convinced that Bry has found the best fishing spot in heaven and is already casting his lure into rushing rivers teeming with salmon.” On Monday, August 7.
She continued by saying that Bullock had been by his side right up until his passing on Saturday, August 5.
Gesine continued, “ALS is a cruel disease, but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best caregivers in my amazing sister and the team of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home.
Bryan, go to sleep quietly.
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On Monday, Randall’s family announced his passing, revealing that he had been suffering from the condition for some time and that it damages the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Bullock, 59, and Randall first spoke when the photographer documented the birthday party of Bullock’s son Louis in January 2015. A few months later, the two started dating. That same year, they also made their red carpet debut.
The “A Time to Kill” actress admitted Randall was the “love of her life” on “Red Table Talk” in December 2021, despite her own preference for solitude.
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At the time, Sandra’s two kids, Louis and Laila, and Randall’s daughter Skylar were all included in their mixed family, which the “Lost City” actress praised.
Regarding co-parenting with Randall, she said, “He sets the example I want my children to follow.”.
Bullock has not yet released any statements in the media about the passing of her partner.
In lieu of flowers, Randall’s family has asked that contributions be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital and the ALS Association.
We are sending Bryan Randall’s friends and family, as well as Sandra Bullock, our condolences during this terrible time.
