On Monday afternoon Alberto Del Rio took to Twitter to share a series of tweets that his ex-wife Ángela Velkei, a former model, had passed away this past Saturday. The pair were married in 2012 and divorced in 2016, and they shared three children Sofia, Stephanie, and Joseph. No cause of death has been reported, and Del Rio said she fought her illness to the end and thanked everyone who donated blood and platelets to try and help her. An excerpt of the tweets, which have been translated from Spanish, can be read below.
It is with pain in my heart and with a torn soul that I officially confirm the unexpected and unfortunate death of Ángela Velkei, mother of my three children. Angela was an exceptional human being and an exemplary mother to my three children. I thank each and everyone who went to donate blood and platelets, to the media that spread the word so that more people could go to help us and the whole family that is present for my children in this very difficult moment in their short lives.
Angela passed away this past Saturday 30 April 2022 and fought with all his might until his last second in this world. Today he rests with God and is watching over Sofia, Stephanie and Joseph from heaven. Angela, you were my wife for many years, the mother of my children, my best friend, advisor and you were there for me.
Alberto Del RioLast week it was revealed that Del Rio was pulled from making his AAA return at Triplemania with no reason given. However, we seemingly now know why he couldn’t attend this weekend with his ex-wife in such poor health. While it is understood Del Rio’s and Velkei’s marriage ended in hostility, with her claiming the former WWE Champion had been unfaithful, Del Rio insisted any relationship he had was after they separated. Yet, for the sake of their children, it appears they had managed to put their issues behind them, and now heartbreakingly, three children need to be raised without their mother.
