Former model-turned-photographer Bryan Randall, the longtime partner of Bird Box star Sandra Bullock, passed away on August 5, 2023, at age 57. The news was confirmed by Randall’s family on 7th August in a statement, where it was disclosed that the photographer met his demise after a 3-year-long private battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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ALS is a rare nervous system disease that impacts the nerve cells in both the brain and spinal cord, leading to deterioration over time. Friends and family of Randall are currently mourning his loss. Statements released by his family and Bullock’s sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado detail the late photographer’s final years.
What has been comforting to know is that the Ocean’s 8 alum was right by her boyfriend’s side throughout this strenuous, unfortunate battle. Randall was taken great care of and Sandra Bullock’s sister has confirmed so on her Instagram post.
Sandra Bullock Was Taking Care Of Bryan Randall During His Fight With ALS
Despite having a relationship that was deemed rather private—with the couple seldom making public appearances together—Sandra Bullock‘s unconditional love and affection towards partner Bryan Randall was highlighted on numerous occasions. Talking of her partner, the actress once affirmed, “I found the love of my life,” As the tragic news makes its way across the Internet, people can’t help but feel disheartened. An outpouring of condolences and heartwarming messages by fans and netizens alike have since been observed.
Shedding light on the unfortunate incident, the actress’ sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado revealed the following details about the Gravity alum’s constant presence during Bryan Randall’s fight against ALS:
“ALS is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home.”
It’s reassuring to know that even in his struggle against the life-threatening disease, Randall could rely on the company of his loving partner. Amidst such despondent circumstances, the late photographer’s family has requested “privacy to grieve and come to terms with the impossibility of saying goodbye to Bryan.”
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In their statement to PEOPLE, the following was also mentioned:
“Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private, and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request. We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours.”
In 2021, Sandra Bullock’s candid confession about her longtime partner was a testament to the undying appreciation she harbored for the latter. Making an appearance on Red Table Talk, the Miss Congeniality star confirmed how her affection and loyalty towards Bryan Randall transcended beyond the concept of marriage.
Bryan Randall Was The Love Of Sandra Bullock’s Life
Bryan Randall and Sandra Bullock were together for eight years. Reports of their romantic association can be traced back to 2015. The two met in January of that year when Randall photographed Bullock’s son Louis’s birthday. Although the relationship that blossomed between the two was private and not meant for the public eye, The Blind Side alum expressed how she didn’t need to tie the knot with her longtime partner to validate the love they had for one another.
On her 2021 Red Table Talk appearance, Bullock stated the following:
“I found the love of my life. We share two beautiful children— three children, his older daughter. It’s the best thing ever! […] I don’t need a paper to be a devoted partner and devoted mother. I don’t need to be told to be ever present in the hardest of times. I don’t need to be told to weather a storm with a good man.”
Calling Randall “the right human being”, the famous actress also affirmed that he was “the example that I would want my children to have.”
Last year, Bullock decided to take a step away from Hollywood and acting in hopes of spending more time with her family at home. She confirmed in an interview that The Lost City would be her last project for a while. In light of the recent tragedy, we can assume that the actress wanted to be by her family’s side through the troubling times.
The exact cause of ALS remains unknown. On Gesine Bullock-Prado’s Instagram tribute to the late photographer, she urged her followers to make donations to the ALS Association and Massachusetts General Hospital in lieu of flowers.
Source: BBC News
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