Alexa Gutierrez, the wife of Elvis Gutierrez, has passed away at the age of 38.
Elvis's sister, Ruffa Gutierrez, announced the heartbreaking news on Sunday, July 28, 2024, via an Instagram post.
Ruffa shared a photo of Alexa's obituary alongside cherished photos of her sister-in-law.
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In her caption, Ruffa expressed her deep sorrow and shock over Alexa's passing, stating she struggles to accept the loss.
Her caption reads, published as is: "I am still trying to process and accept that you are no longer with us. [emoji]
"It’s so hard… [emoji] Words cannot express how heartbroken and shocked I am.
"I love you so much my beautiful, irreplaceable Alexa. You will forever be in my thoughts and in my heart.
"Until we cross paths again… [emoji] I’ll write more when able. Xx"
Elvis is engulfed in grief over the loss of his wife. He posted a touching photo on Instagram, showing him kissing Alexa on the cheek.
His caption was brief, marked only with a white heart emoji.
Aside from Elvis, Alexa is survived by her two daughters, Aria, 9, and Ezra, 7.
ALEXA GUTIERREZ: BATTLE WITH LEUKEMIA
Elvis and Ruffa did not provide further details, including the cause of death, but Alexa had been battling leukemia since earlier this year.
In January 2024, Alexa was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a condition resulting in an overproduction of white blood cells compared to red cells.
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She discovered her illness shortly after returning from a Christmas-New Year trip to Japan with the Gutierrez family, where she first noticed symptoms.
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CELEBRITIES MOURN PASSING OF ALEXA GUTIERREZ
Friends of the Gutierrez family also mourned Alexa's passing, sharing their condolences on Elvis and Ruffa's Instagram posts.
Among those who commented were Kaila Estrada, Hayden Kho, Bela Padilla, Phoemela Barranda, Isabel Oli-Pratts, Anthony Pangilinan, Champ Lui-Pio, Maxene Magalona, and many others.
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