Gretchen Rossi And Slade smiley face mourning.
The Real Housewives of Orange County The couple shared the heartbreaking news that Slade’s 22-year-old son, Grayson Arroyo-Smiley, passed away. In a statement posted to Gretchen’s Instagram page on February 7, Gretchen and Slade said they were “deeply devastated and heartbroken” by the loss.
“He is an Angel on this earth and an incredible warrior…a warrior no one has ever seen before,” they said. “He fought daily with his pain and discomfort to find joy in the smallest things. He always sang, danced and laughed despite his circumstances.”
Gretchen and Slade—name their 3-year-old daughter Gray Skylar as a nod to Grayson—continues, “Despite his short life on earth, he has made an incredible impact on so many people. God knows his life has a purpose. destination and will touch many people along the way. We are forever grateful for the many lessons learned from this little man, and will greatly miss his beautiful spirit.”
