For the past few weeks, current AEW wrestler Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust for WWE fans was sharing posts of his mother. Unfortunately, recently, he shared the saddening news about his mom, Sandra Runnels’ passing away. It was clearly a piece of heart-wrenching news for Goldust as he was very close to his mother. The entire wrestling world came to mourn her passing away. He shared another post recently, feeling sad about losing his mother.
A few hours later, after Goldust’s mother passed away, he shared a tweet in which he broke down emotionally, after losing his mom. Moreover, he also paid his gratitude to his followers for extending their support.
He wrote, “Words can’t describe how much I appreciate everyone reaching out and praying. Losing Pops was bad enough, but your Momma is f**king terrible. I appreciate y’all.”
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Words can't describe how much I appreciate everyone reaching out and praying. Losing Pops was bad enough, but your Momma is fucking terrible.
I appreciate y'all.🙏🏼💙
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) January 5, 2023
Rhodes was posting several photos on his social media platforms, in which he spent time with his mom. He shared the news at the time about his mother being severely sick.
In that post, he had talked about not being ready to lose his mother, but it seems the signals gave him a clue that the illness was getting worse. As per the posts of Rhodes, Sandra Runnels was in severe pain while suffering through the illness. There is no news about what she was suffering from.
Fans extend their support to Dustin Rhodes for his recent post
Goldust’s followers have a shown a wholehearted support to him, in this sad time.
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He loved this gesture for the wrestling world and appreciated it in the post.
WWE fans extended support to Dustin Rhodes and consoled him in his difficult time.
Don't know yall personally but from what I can tell they raised some damn fine kids and that should tell you everything you need to know
Sorry for the loss ❤
— louie lapuma (@LouieLaPuma) January 5, 2023
The pain never goes away, but the memories will keep them with us and lessens it's effect. Sorry for your loss, sir.
— Neodragon (@Neodragon315) January 6, 2023
I wish I could give you a hug Dustin. Losing pops was bad enough…..losing your mom? Damn I know I’d be a complete utter wreck if I would lose my mother. Hope you have a great day man. Hugs and prayers sent to you and the family.
— Dean the 3rd (@DeanPro56) January 5, 2023
Goldust’s followers share the story of losing their parents to help the wrestling legend.
Lost mine in Oct, and all that BS about things getting easier…it really doesn’t. I struggle everyday but am thankful that she is no longer in pain also. All we can do is honor our parents the best way we can and think of all the great times! Much love to you and your family. ❤️
— Michelle Hardy (@mhardy0907) January 5, 2023
I too have lost both parents 12 years apart. i know your hurt & Cody's too. never goes away you just learn to live with it & understand all our parents wanted was for their children to be happy & loved. my condolences & love to you & your family
— Don W Ferguson (@Statsman6e9) January 5, 2023
Your momma will always be your momma. Lost mine almost 14 years ago, and find myself wishing I could have one more phone call/visit all the time. Hugs and love man! It doesn’t get easier, it just gets different.
— el guapo (@primeribber) January 5, 2023
The wrestling world sent their prayers to the wrestling legend.
Sending prayers 🙏🏾
Met you and your daughter years ago. You were very patient and gracious with my son. pic.twitter.com/cXZzIjnbvJ
— Jermaine (@The_Jermaine) January 5, 2023
I lost my mom back in 1994 and I miss her dearly.
Hang in there brother,She might be gone but her spirit lives in your heart and mind. When you’re feeling down just think of a memory and you should crack a smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.— Tommy Kruz (@THETICK97) January 6, 2023
Sorry for your loss my God be with her and she'll be watching over you 👼
— Aaron Martin (@BroGod4Life) January 6, 2023
Sending positive vibes and prayers to you and your family Dustin 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Bryan (@badbengal12) January 5, 2023
Clearly, in these saddening times for Rhodes, fans around the world have shown him love like a family member.
When did WWE legend Dusty Rhodes pass away?
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The AEW wrestler mentioned losing his father too in his recent tweet. Dusty Rhodes was 69-years-old at the time when he passed away in 2015.
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The American Dream suffered from kidney disease in his later years. The reason for his passing away was kidney failure. WWE even gave him a 10-bell salute on 2015 Money in the Bank and the following week’s episode of NXT.
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