Former Sport of Thrones star and 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson and his health mannequin spouse Kelsey Henson have revealed the tragic information that their daughter was stillborn.
The pair introduced they have been anticipating their second little one collectively on October 19 and that she was due in March 2024.
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However simply three weeks later, the pair revealed the heartbreaking information.
“It’s with nice sorrow that we announce the start of our daughter, Grace Morgan Hafthorsdottir born Nov eighth at 21 1/2 weeks gestation,” the couple posted by way of their Instagram pages.
“After a noticeable lower in motion we came upon her coronary heart had stopped beating.
“Phrases can’t describe our ache of this loss or our happiness at having the ability to spend time with our daughter.
“She is completely stunning, with blonde lashes and brows and a bit of smile for mother and pa. The love we really feel for her is overwhelming. The grief we really feel shall be with us perpetually however so will the love.
“All of our hopes and desires for her have been taken away from us however I do know I shall be together with her once more. Her spirit lives on via us and her siblings.
“We ask that you simply respect our privateness presently as we grieve this insufferable loss. Thanks all for any type phrases and assist.”
The couple additionally shared moments they have been capable of spend with their daughter after her start.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger was amongst these passing on their condolences, writing: “My coronary heart is with each of you. Please let me know when you want something and know that you simply’re in my ideas.”
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath mentioned: “We’re lifting you each up in prayer and love.”
The heartbreaking reveal comes simply three weeks after the pair shared they have been pregnant, going into element concerning the struggles they’ve confronted.
On the time, Bjornsson wrote on Instagram: “Life is treasured and I couldn’t be happier to announce that our household is rising greater. Kelsey is nineteen weeks pregnant with a wholesome little one who we can’t wait to fulfill!”
He additionally revealed the pair had skilled difficulties getting pregnant, having tried for 2 years conceiving their three-year-old son named Stormur, together with an unsuccessful IVF remedy earlier than falling pregnant naturally.
After practically three years of making an attempt to get pregnant for his or her daughter, the pair once more tried IVF, which was profitable this time, they defined in a YouTube video saying the being pregnant.
“We wished to share the journey as properly to point out it’s not at all times simple to start out a household,” Kelsey mentioned.
Hafthor interjected: “There are lots of, many, many individuals on the market that take care of these difficulties.”
Kelsey: “ … And far moreso than we did.”
Bjornsson was the 2018 World’s Strongest Man in addition to runner up three-times and third-place getter one other 4 instances.
He additionally holds the present world useless elevate file of 501kg, having damaged very long time rival Eddie Corridor’s earlier file of 500kg.
Having taken a two-year hiatus from powerlifting to pursue boxing, together with a grudge match towards Corridor, he suffered a brutal setback when he tore the pectoral muscle off the bone whereas making an attempt for his bench press PB of 252kg in April.
Bjornsson can be recognized for portraying the intimidating character The Mountain within the hit HBO sequence Sport of Thrones.
Initially revealed as GoT actor, strongman Hafthor Bjornsson’s ‘insufferable loss’
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