Grayson Murray -- the two-time PGA Tour winner who died on Saturday at 30 years old -- took his own life, his parents say. On Sunday, the PGA Tour posted on X (formerly Twitter) a statement from the pro-golfer's parents, Eric and Terry Murray, who shared their grief and shock, as well as a reminder to be kind to others in their son's memory. "We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone," their statement began.
"It's surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world. It's a nightmare." They continued, "We have so many questions that have no answers.
But one. Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and -- it seems -- by many of you who are reading this.
He was loved and he will be missed." Murray was engaged to Christiana Ritchie, and the two were set to get married this spring. Continuing their statement, the parents of the PGA title winner expressed their gratitude to the fans and spectators who have reached out and sent them an "outpouring of support.
" "Life wasn't always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now," Eric and Terry wrote, asking for privacy at this time. "Please honor Grayson by being kind to one another," they shared. "If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else.
Thank you." After his death .
