MMA community remembers UFC, Strikeforce veteran Shane Del Rosario

Despite tragically passing away at just 30 years old, Shane del Rosario had time to make an impact on those around him, as was evidenced by the outpouring of support following the UFC and Strikeforce veteran’s unexpected death.

On Monday, UFC officials announced the heart attack that Del Rosario suffered nearly two weeks earlier had claimed his life. His management team later confirmed the report.

“Official Statement: Shane Del Rosario had a catastrophic cardiovascular collapse at home on Tuesday morning. He was brought to the hospital in full cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated in the emergency room back to a stable heart rhythm and blood pressure. He is currently in the coronary care unit critically ill. Our prayers are with him and his family.”

Del Rosario’s management team previously released a statement saying doctors were looking at the potential that the fighter had a rare heart condition known as Long QT Syndrome that typically goes undetected until there’s a problem.

News of Del Rosario’s passing spread quickly in the MMA community, and many notables took to Twitter to express their sadness and support of those who closest to him.

I love you Shane, it was an honor and a privilege to call you a friend, client and teammate. Your… http://t.co/xHkarEslbQ
— Jason House (@IridiumSports) December 10, 2013

RIP to one of the best people I’ve ever had the honor to have in my life and call my best friend.… http://t.co/P1uFUomU91

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) December 9, 2013

Yes, it is true. My teammate Shane Del Rosario has passed away. RIP Shane :(( #TeamOyama

— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) December 9, 2013

RIP big man.. Will miss u… @Delrosariomma ..??????

— FranCisco Rivera (@CiscoRiveraUFC) December 9, 2013

RIP Shane. You were one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure meeting in this business. A fighter to the end.

— Stipe Miocic (@smiocic) December 9, 2013

Very sad to hear about Shane Del Rosario. He was helluva fighter inside the cage and sounds like he was even more outside he cage as well.

— Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) December 10, 2013

Sad to hear about my fellow warrior Shane del Rosario passing away. My thoughts are with his family R.I.P

— jimi manuwa (@POSTERBOYJM) December 10, 2013

Truly saddened to hear about the passing of Shane Delrosario. R.I.P. My thought are with his family.

— michael (@bisping) December 10, 2013

R.I.P Brother Shane Del Rosario

— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) December 10, 2013

Horrible news about fellow UFC heavyweight Shane Del Rosairo. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. RIP Shane

— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) December 10, 2013

My heart and prayers goes out to the family of Shane Del Rosario. A great athlete with so much talent you will be missed.

— Soa The Hulk Palelei (@soathehulk) December 10, 2013

RIP Shane Del Rosario, always was a good time n vibes hanging with you my man. My daughters even… http://t.co/7Yk0fdFhnO

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) December 10, 2013

R.I.P Shane Del Rosario.. god bless his family …

— Fabricio Camões (@fabriciocamoes) December 10, 2013

Goodbye Shane Del Rosario. Rest in peace.

— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) December 10, 2013