Daniel Wright dead at 30 – Biggest Loser star passes away after two-year cancer battle
DANIEL Wright, a contestant on The Biggest Loser has died at the age of 30.
The much-loved season seven star who was diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago, died on Sunday morning after vomiting blood.
His devastated friend and co-star Courtney Crozier Respess confirmed the sad news in a Facebook post, writing: “I am so so heartbroken to hear about Daniel Wright this morning. He has fought so hard during his battle with cancer & more. This man is one of the kindest people I have ever met & is a true difference maker in this world!
His faith has never faded, even in the darkest of times. I am honored to have known him!!!”
She added: “Please keep him & his beautiful, amazing, and beyond strong wife Rebecca Wright in your prayers today as he is being called to heaven. Rebecca will need all of us to lift her up now & for the months & years to come.”
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