Recently, the American football fan community in general and those who love Rashee Rice – the talented young player of the Kansas City Chiefs team – were extremely shocked to hear about the serious incident in his family. According to the official announcement posted on Rashee Rice’s personal page and confirmed by his wife, their small family is going through an unprecedented crisis.
Specifically, the couple said they had just faced a heartbreaking loss related to their first child, whom they had been expecting for many months. In an emotional post, Rashee’s wife wrote: “We never thought we would have to say this, but our little angel could not come to this world. Our hearts are broken, but we believe that he is resting in heaven.”
This information immediately shocked the online community. Many players, teammates and celebrities in the sports world sent condolences and encouragement to Rashee Rice and his wife. The hashtag #PrayForRashee quickly spread on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
At this time, Rashee Rice temporarily withdrew from all sports and media activities to spend time with his family and recover mentally. The Kansas City Chiefs also sent a press release, affirming their absolute support for their player during this difficult time.
This is a huge mental shock for a young athlete who is on the rise. However, fans believe that with the determination and love from the community, Rashee Rice will soon overcome this painful period to come back stronger than ever.