Golfer Grayson Murray's Parents Confirm He Died by Suicide: 'He Was Loved and He Will Be Missed'

Grayson Murray died by suicide, his parents claim.

The pro golfer’s father and mother, Eric and Terry Murray, confirmed the cause of his death in a statement released through the PGA Tour on Sunday, May 26. The athlete was 30 years old.

“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone,” they wrote. “It’s surreal that not only do we have to admit it to ourselves, but we have to admit it to the world. It’s a nightmare.”

“We have so many unanswered questions. But one,” Eric and Terry continued. “Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. We, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, his entire extended family, his friends, his fellow players and – it seems – many of you reading this. He was loved and missed will to him.”

Golfer Grayson Murray, two-time PGA Tour winner, dies at 30

Eric and Terry then expressed their gratitude to the PGA TOUR “and the entire golf world for the outpouring of support.”

“Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he is now resting in peace,” they continued.

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“We ask that you respect our privacy as we deal with this incredible tragedy, and we ask that you honor Grayson by being kind to each other,” the parents added.

Eric and Terry concluded, “If this becomes his legacy, we couldn’t ask for anything else. Thank you.”

Grayson Murray.

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Grayson’s death was confirmed in a statement shared by the PGA Tour on the organization’s official website on Saturday, May 25.

“We were devastated to learn — and heartbroken to share — that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I’m at a loss for words,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said, according to a statement. “The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a family member, you’re never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”

Grayson’s death followed his withdrawal from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, May 24.

He competed in the first two rounds of the tournament, which takes place from May 23 to 26, before leaving. The golf star previously won his second PGA Tour title at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line by dialing 988, texting “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Line at 741741 or going to 988lifeline.org.

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