Ballerina Michaela DePrince’s Mother Dies Day after Daughter’s Death – Details
The ballet world has been struck by tragedy with the sudden passing of world-class ballerina, Michaela DePrince. Her mother passed away just a day later.
Michaela DePrince, a star ballerina known for breaking barriers and inspiring countless individuals, recently passed away. In an unimaginable turn of events, her adoptive mother, Elaine DePrince, died just one day later.
OFFICIAL FAMILY STATEMENT UPDATE 9/14/24:
Michaela DePrince Elaine DePrince
Thank you to everyone for your outpouring of support in response to Michaela’s passing, as well as those in the press who have reached out directly to the family for statements. The entire family is so grateful and comforted by your support.
There has been a great deal of speculation online so the family would like to officially set the record straight about a few things. The last few days have been even more difficult than most people realize because the family has also been dealing with the death of Michaela’s adoptive mother Elaine DePrince.
Michaela passed away on September 10th, not the 13th as some places have reported. Her mother Elaine died during a routine procedure in preparation for a surgery on September 11th. Michaela died before Elaine and Elaine did not know of Michaela’s passing at the time of her procedure. As unbelievable as it may seem, the two deaths were completely unrelated. The only way we can make sense of the senseless is that Elaine, who had already lost three children many years ago, was by the grace of God spared the pain of experiencing the loss of a fourth child.
What the family is going through right now is truly unimaginably painful. Grieving two family members who died within a 24 hour period is tragic and devastating. We continue to ask for privacy and appreciate you directing anyone sharing incorrect information and speculation to this post.
Please continue to direct all press inquires and words of support for the family to Jess Volinski, the family spokesperson, via email at jessicavolinski@gmail.com
Thank you
Michaela DePrince Elaine DePrince
Thank you to everyone for your outpouring of support in response to Michaela’s passing, as well as those in the press who have reached out directly to the family for statements. The entire family is so grateful and comforted by your support.
There has been a great deal of speculation online so the family would like to officially set the record straight about a few things. The last few days have been even more difficult than most people realize because the family has also been dealing with the death of Michaela’s adoptive mother Elaine DePrince.
Michaela passed away on September 10th, not the 13th as some places have reported. Her mother Elaine died during a routine procedure in preparation for a surgery on September 11th. Michaela died before Elaine and Elaine did not know of Michaela’s passing at the time of her procedure. As unbelievable as it may seem, the two deaths were completely unrelated. The only way we can make sense of the senseless is that Elaine, who had already lost three children many years ago, was by the grace of God spared the pain of experiencing the loss of a fourth child.
What the family is going through right now is truly unimaginably painful. Grieving two family members who died within a 24 hour period is tragic and devastating. We continue to ask for privacy and appreciate you directing anyone sharing incorrect information and speculation to this post.
Please continue to direct all press inquires and words of support for the family to Jess Volinski, the family spokesperson, via email at jessicavolinski@gmail.com
Thank you
The family confirmed the heartbreaking news, addressing both the loss and the swirl of rumors online. As fans and the public grapple with this devastating double loss, the DePrince family asks for privacy and respect during this difficult time.
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Michaela passed away on September 10, 2024, not the 13th, as was incorrectly reported in some outlets. The family clarified the exact date of her passing to correct the misinformation circulating online.
Just one day after Michaela’s untimely death, her adoptive mother, Elaine, died during what was supposed to be a routine procedure ahead of a scheduled surgery on September 11.
