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<\/p>\nThe \u2018Oceans 8\u2019 actress tragically lost her 57-year-old partner to ALS, an illness he\u2019d kept private for several years.<\/p>\n
In a statement, his family expressed their sorrow, saying: \u201cWith deep sadness, we announce that Bryan Randall peacefully departed on August 5th, concluding a valiant 3-year battle against ALS.\u201d<\/p>\n
The family continued: \u201cBryan made the deliberate choice to keep his fight with ALS private, and those of us who cared for him diligently respected his wish.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement went on: \u201cWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to the unwavering medical professionals who guided us through the complexities of this ailment, and to the exceptional nurses who became an integral part of our lives, often putting their own families aside to stand by ours. During this period, we kindly ask for privacy as we mourn and attempt to come to grips with the painful reality of bidding farewell to Bryan.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bullock\u2019s sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the talented model-turned-photographer, sharing some rare insight into the final moments of the couple.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m convinced that Bry has found the best fishing spot in heaven and is already casting his lure into rushing rivers teaming with salmon,\u201d Gesine wrote alongside a cheerful photo of Randall on Monday (August 7).<\/p>\n
She also revealed that Bullock had stayed by his side prior to his passing on Saturday (August 5).<\/p>\n
\u201cALS is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home,\u201d Gesine continued. \u201cRest peacefully, Bryan.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sandra Bullock and Bryan Randall at an \u2018Oceans 8\u2019 premiere in 2018. Credit \/ Raymond Hall \/ GC Images \/ Getty.<\/p>\n
Randall\u2019s family confirmed his passing on Monday, revealing that he had been quietly battling the disease, which affects nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain.<\/p>\n
Bullock, 59, crossed paths with Randall in January 2015 when he photographed her son Louis\u2019 birthday celebration. The couple\u2019s romantic relationship began a few months later, and they made their red carpet debut that same year.<\/p>\n
Despite the \u2018A Time to Kill\u2019 actress\u2019 penchant for privacy when it comes to her private life, she revealed on \u2018Red Table Talk\u2019 in December 2021 that Randall was the \u201clove of [her] life.\u201d<\/p>\n
At that time, the \u2018Lost City\u2019 actress enthusiastically praised their blended family, encompassing Randall\u2019s daughter Skylar and Sandra\u2019s two kids, Louis and daughter Laila.<\/p>\n
Regarding co-parenting alongside Randall, she said: \u201cHe sets the example I wish my children to follow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Oscar Winner Sandra Bullock opens up about her motherhood journey and the moments that have shaped her. The usually private superstar talks about adoption, the traumas of the foster care system, co-parenting, the life-changing experiences that led her to seek a unique style of therapy, and what parenting two Black children has taught her.<\/p>\n
She further explained that the pair hadn\u2019t rushed to get married because their priority was putting the children first. \u201cI don\u2019t need a paper to be a devoted partner, devoted mother,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t need to be told to be ever-present in the hardest of times. I don\u2019t need to be told to weather a storm with a good man.\u201d<\/p>\n
As of now, Bullock has not made any public statements regarding her partner\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, Randall\u2019s family has encouraged contributions to the ALS Association and the Massachusetts General Hospital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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