Prayers are pouring in for U.S. Olympics legend Lindsey Vonn following some "devastating" personal news.
Vonn, who crashed out of the 2026 Winter Olympics, shared a devastating personal announcement on Wednesday, upon her return to the United States. She's lost her longtime dog, Leo Vonn.
"This has been an incredibly hard few days. Probably the hardest of my life. I still have not come to terms that he is gone..." she wrote.
"The day I crashed, so did Leo. He had been recently diagnosed with lung cancer (he survived lymphoma a year and a half ago) but now his heart was failing him. He was in pain and his body could no longer keep up with his strong mind."
Vonn is going through a very hard time.
"As I layed in my hospital bed the day after my crash, we said goodbye to my big boy. I had lost so much that meant something to me in such a short amount of time. I can’t believe it. My boy has been with me since my second ACL injury, when I needed him most. He held me on the sofa as I watched the Sochi Olympics. He lifted me up when I was down. He layed by me, and cuddle me, always making me feel safe and loved. We have been through so much together in 13 years.
"It’s going to be a while before I emotionally process things but I know he will always be with me. I know he’s up there with Lucy and Bear and my mom and grandparents and so many people I have lost in the past few years. And I takes solace knowing he’s not in pain anymore."
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Fans are sending their prayers to Vonn
"Oh noooooo Leo!!!!! Oh wow Bestie I’m sooooo sorry to hear. That dog was so so cool! He will come visit you a lot in your dreams," one wrote.
"I’m so sorry ❤️," one fan added.
"I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love ❤️🙏🏼," one fan added.
"So sorry Linds 😔. You gave Leo the best life. ❤️," one fan added.
"❤️🙏❤️," one fan added.
"Aw Linds! I’m so sorry! 😢 sending you so much love ❤️!" one fan added.
Our thoughts are with Lindsey and her friends and family members during this difficult time.