Jan Ross, the wife of WWE Hall of Fame commentator Jim Ross, has died.
Ross announced the tragic news on Twitter on Wednesday night.
A Priest gave my wife Jan her last rites tonight. My little Angel is gone. 🙏🙏
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 23, 2017
On Monday night, Jan was riding a Vespa without a helmet when she was hit by a 17-year-old driving a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. Both the car and Vespa caught fire. She suffered multiple skull fractures and brain injuries. Jan was rushed to OU Medical Center where she underwent surgery and was put into a medically induced coma.
In a blog post, Jim wrote that if Jan was wearing a helmet she “arguably would have prevented the extreme nature of her injuries.”
On Wednesday morning Jan Ross died at the age of 55.
The wrestling world offered their condolences to Jim Ross after losing his wife of 24 years.
@JRsBBQ and his beautiful wife Jan at our wedding. May she Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/jXeEZwecAB
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) March 23, 2017
My heart hurts so tonight for my friend & partner, @JRsBBQ on the sudden & tragic loss of the love of his life, Jan. pic.twitter.com/D1V1yXVA3Y
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) March 23, 2017
My dear friend @JRsBBQ I remember the night you met Jan in West VA like it was yesterday. We are all here for you in this tragedy. #JanRoss
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) March 23, 2017
God bless the Jim Ross and his beautiful wife may she rest in peace
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) March 23, 2017
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I feel heartbroken for @JRsBBQ and his family. Jan was one of the warmest, kindest people I've ever met. My prayers for the Ross family.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) March 23, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jan. She had a heart of gold. I will never forget her kindness. My heart goes out to @JRsBBQ
— Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) March 23, 2017
#JanRoss was ALWAYS very nice to me and Devon. Met her at WWF NY in 2000. My deepest condolences to @JRsBBQ and his family. GOD BLESS. 🙏
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) March 23, 2017
#JanRoss always greeted you w/a smile a laugh & was so much fun to be around
I did so many appearances w/her
Strength to @JRsBBQ
We love you— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) March 23, 2017