Trish Stratus mourns mother's death after cancer battle

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus announced that her mother, Alice Stratigeas, died last week after a battle with cancer, two weeks after Stratus canceled an appearance in Wales to be by her mother’s side. In an emotional social media post accompanied by a video tribute, Stratus said, “My mama is gone. I don’t even know how to write this… it’s as if writing the words makes it more real that my best friend, my safe place, my go-to, the one who was there for every milestone, every heartbreak, every joy is gone.” She described her mother as a constant presence who had cheered her on from the crowd and traveled with her, a Nana who was “practically a second mom to my children.”

The post further details the depth of their bond: Stratus said her mom “was always there,” and that explaining to her children that their Nana would not be with them anymore was one of the hardest things she has ever had to do. She added that her mother fought through many battles with a strength that “amazed” her, and that even on difficult days her mother remained thoughtful of others. Stratus paid tribute to a woman she called selfless, brave, and full of love, and she acknowledged that life “will never...