Thoughts & Prayers Pour In For Randy Rogers After Newborn Passes Away
Thoughts and prayers continue to pour in for Randy Rogers, his wife Chelsea Rogers, and the entire Rogers family after the Texas country star revealed that his recently-born daughter Rumer passed away Tuesday night (6-9) after battling a rare brain condition. A memorial for the newborn is being planned.
Randy Roger’s publicist confirmed the news Wednesday morning.
Rumer Rain Rogers, daughter of Randy and Chelsea Rogers, passed away last night at Seton Memorial Hospital in Austin, Texas. Rumer died of natural causes, in her parents loving arms, just days after her birth. During this time of grieving, the family asks that individuals wishing to offer condolences make a donation to the children’s charity of their choosing.
Rumer Rain Rogers was born just one week ago on Wednesday, June 3rd, weighing 7 lb., 13 oz. Everything appeared to be fine initially. It was the couple’s second child after eloping in March of 2013 and having their first child, River Rose Rogers, later that year.
Randy Rogers has also released a statement of his own about the newborn’s passing.
Good morning. Rumer passed away last night. She died after a week long battle with a very rare condition. She died in our arms and in no pain. She was absolutely beautiful in every way. Her brain however was very sick. I’m sure you all have many questions and we have all the answers the doctors gave us. We can share the story with you. It’s quite an extraordinary one. A memorial will be planned soon. We love you.
The Randy Rogers Band is known as one of the premier acts in the Texas country scene, and the frontman recently released a new traditional country album with long-time friend Wade Bowen called Hold My Beer. Prayers and condolences from across the Red Dirt / Texas country scene and beyond flooded social network Wednesday morning as the news was revealed.
June 10, 2015 @ 7:48 am
I can’t imagine that heartbreak. My wife is due with our first child in a month and this scares the ever-loving shit out of me.
“We can share the story with you. It”™s quite an extraordinary one.”
I admire his openness and strength.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:00 am
We live in such a blessed time when the health sciences have made such huge advances that stories like this are very rare. Previous generations had to deal with this immeasurable heartbreak commonly as newborns and their mothers were lost in child birth. Today expecting families can have the confidence of the heath system. As Randy said, it was a very rare condition, but I’m glad to see him communicate his strength by talking about it. Hopefully by learning what happened to Rumer, a cure or solution can be found and it can be help prevent this heartbreak for future families.
June 10, 2015 @ 7:49 am
My wife and I just welcomed our second child. I can’t even imagine this. God bless.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:02 am
Well, shit.
It fucking hurts. I know all too well. Rest in peace, little one.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:05 am
Fuck, this is terrible news. My best wishes, thoughts and prayers to Randy, his wife and his entire family and friends.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:08 am
Shocking and devastating news–I am so very sad for them.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:14 am
Absolutely horrible. Sending good thoughts to the RR family.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:17 am
And right on the heels of Zack Walther’s baby passing away…what a horrid month!
June 10, 2015 @ 8:25 am
All condolences to Randy and his family. Can’t imagine how painful this must be.
You will be in my prayers.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:43 am
R.I.P Prayers to Randy and his whole family.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:43 am
God, I can’t imagine losing your child after only a week. It actually made me tear up, so I can’t even comprehend how Randy and his wife are feeling. I’m generally not a praying man, but the Rogers family is in my prayers today.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:44 am
I had no idea about her brain condition. I saw Randy’s Facebook post after she was born. This is terrible. Condolences from up by the Canadian border to the entire Rogers family. While many of us can’t offer much more than that, I hope he and his family knows that his music has changed lives everywhere.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:50 am
Absolutely heartbreaking story. Can’t even begin to imagine.
Another tragedy for fans of Steel Audrey.If you haven’t heard his music it would fit perfectly on this site.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/derek-kehler-helena-curic-die-of-suspected-co-poisoning-1.3106261
June 10, 2015 @ 10:18 am
Man, that’s really sad to hear about. I will have to check out the music.
June 10, 2015 @ 8:58 am
I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss:( No words can express my deepest condolences. Praying for you all. This just breaks my heart … Praying for your heavy hearts that God will hold your hand and ease the pain..
June 10, 2015 @ 9:31 am
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June 10, 2015 @ 11:35 am
RIP Rumer. 🙁 My condolences to the Rogers family…
June 10, 2015 @ 12:10 pm
I can only imagine. Condolences to Randy and his family.
June 10, 2015 @ 12:31 pm
Crushing…as a new father (6mos) myself I can’t imagine the pain this family is in right now. Condolences from my family to Randy and the entire family and extended family.
June 10, 2015 @ 1:18 pm
To the Rogers family :
May you find comfort through this trying time:my deepest condolences God bless you!
June 10, 2015 @ 1:28 pm
To the Rogers family :
My deepest condolences, May you find strength during this trying time , have been where you’re at before ,there are no comforting words, that anyone can say, keep the faith, lots of prayers’ hold your family close, do not let this tear you apart!
May God bless you,
” Mary Lansdale “
June 10, 2015 @ 1:33 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!
June 10, 2015 @ 2:44 pm
one of the nicest people in the industry, terrible news
June 10, 2015 @ 2:55 pm
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and heartache y’all are going through. I am praying for peace and comfort for y’all during this tragic time! May your little angel soar with the big angels!
June 10, 2015 @ 4:02 pm
So this site can’t handle someone with different views?
June 10, 2015 @ 4:11 pm
Strait Country 81,
All anyone has to do is navigate to virtually any comments section on this website to see that differing viewpoints are welcome and encouraged. Go and read my Jon Hensley coverage if you need any validation. But this is a story about someone’s child dying, and is not the time or place for anything but showing respect and caring. You have to understand, one person’s comments can reflect on the entire community, and what you said was inappropriate. I don’t like deleting anyone’s comments, but you gave me no choice. Please have a little understanding in this matter, and leave your differing views for other articles.
June 10, 2015 @ 4:23 pm
How horribly sad and shocking. May Rumer rest in peace and may Randy Rogers and his family find some comfort amidst this heartbreaking tragedy.
June 10, 2015 @ 5:06 pm
I can only imagine what this feels like. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Rogers family, and rest in peace Rumer.
June 10, 2015 @ 6:49 pm
I am so sorry for your loss Randy. I am praying for you and your family during your saddest times.
June 10, 2015 @ 6:55 pm
There are no adequate words,Gods blessings and comfort on Randy and his wife and family.
June 10, 2015 @ 10:02 pm
I couldn’t even imagine that heartbreak.
Just the thought of losing one of my children makes me shudder.
May the Lord be with the lost child and her family right now.
June 11, 2015 @ 5:53 am
may the Lord wrap you in His loving arms and give you comfort. What a blessing to get to hold one of heavens littlest Angel’s. How beautiful that must be!!
June 11, 2015 @ 6:28 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 13, 2015 @ 11:21 am
I don’t have words for this, just felt like I needed to say something. Your family is in my thoughts…..So very sorry