Gretchen Rossi has revealed her fiancé’s son, Grayson, has died after battling a brain tumor for more than a decade. He was 22.
Rossi, 44, posted several photos of Grayson and his father, Slade Smiley, as well as photos of all three of them together to share the news about his health update.
“Our rational minds told us this day might come, but our hearts always held onto the hope that this day would not come to fruition,” Rossi wrote. “We are beyond devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Gray. Grayson Arroyo-Smiley was such a special human being.”
Grayson was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2006, according to a website run by his mother, Michelle Arroyo. Throughout his life he underwent several surgeries and treatments to help alleviate the rare tumor.
“He was an Angel on this earth and an incredible warrior…a warrior like no one has ever seen before,” Rossi wrote. “He fought everyday through his pain and discomfort to find joy in the smallest of things.”
Rossi continued: “Although his life was cut short on earth he made an incredible impact on so many people. The Lord knew his life had purpose and would touch many along the way.”
In an interview with Page Six in 2018, Slade Smiley opened up about his son’s condition around his 17th birthday, saying that Grayson was “hanging in there” and that while he was having “a lot of complications” he was “really looking good.”
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Many members of the Bravo family sent their heartfelt condolences to Rossi and family, including ex-“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks.
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“When you told me, my soul ached for you and Slade. I know how much you both loved him. You are always in my prayers,” Parks wrote.
Andy Cohen wrote: “So sad to hear it.”
“I am SO SO sorry to hear this. Sending love and light to all of you,” Kyle Richards wrote.
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