Some very sad news to report. The longtime wife of Jim Ross: Jan passed away on Wednesday night. She was hit while riding her Vespa on March 21st. JR announced that she had suffered multiple skull fractures and needed a miracle in order to survive.
Unfortunately, Jan passed away on Wednesday night. JR sadly tweeted that his wife was gone.
A Priest gave my wife Jan her last rites tonight. My little Angel is gone. ??
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 23, 2017
The wrestling world showed an INCREDIBLE amount of support for Jim in his time of grief. A large amount of wrestlers took to social media to give their condolances:
#JanRoss was my definition of a “cool chick”. Always fun to chat with about music & Ill never forget her smile. My prayers to her & @JRsBBQ
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) 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. ?
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ so sorry for your loss ??
— Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) March 23, 2017
Nothing but thoughts and prayers to @JRsBBQ and his family tonight
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) 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
@JRsBBQ My deepest condolences.
— notorious SB (@SashaBanksWWE) March 23, 2017
Sending love and prayers your way ?? https://t.co/9GAxDvpcJo
— Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ So sorry for your loss.
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ and his beautiful wife Jan at our wedding. May she Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/jXeEZwecAB
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) March 23, 2017
Thinking about my friend @JRsBBQ & his Beautiful, Kind & Loving wife, Jan tonight. My prayers are with you.
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ My heart hurts for you right now. I am so sorry for your loss, and can’t imagine the pain. RIP Jan.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ I’m so sorry for your loss.
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) March 23, 2017
I’m so sorry @JRsBBQ Jan was such a beautiful soul. So sweet & loving to everyone. My heart & prayers are with you. Heaven got a true angel.
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) March 23, 2017
@JRsBBQ so sorry for your loss
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) March 23, 2017
To my friend @JRsBBQ …my deepest condolences and prayers! All our love to you and sweet Jan! ?❤️
— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) 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
That isn’t even close to as many people that reached out. Goes to show you how loved and respected JR is in the wrestling business. Rest in Peace Jan.