The NHL star died on Saturday, less than a week after undergoing emergency surgery following a brain bleed
Edmonton Oilers player Colby Cave has died less than a week after suffering a brain bleed. He was 25.
“It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning,” read a family statement, which was written by his wife Emily. “Both our families are in shock but know our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the entire hockey community, and many more. We thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time.”
In an emotional Instagram message, Emily, who was not able to spend much time in the hospital with her husband due to coronavirus restrictions, documented some of their last moments together at the hospital.
“To my best friend & love of my life, Colby,” she wrote. “My heart is shattered. The amount of physical, mental, and emotional pain I am in when I think about never seeing, touching, or holding you again is unbearable.”
“You are and will always be my person, my hero, the greatest thing to happen to me. I never dreamed of being a widow before our first wedding anniversary. Although, every cell in my body is lost without you, I promise to continue to make you proud,” Emily continued. “You were the best friend, husband, doggy daddy, and oh how I wished to see you as a baby daddy. I’ll see you again soon, Colb. You’ll be in heaven meeting me with a warm wet kiss.”
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