Tyson Family Speaks on Loss of Daughter

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The Tyson family is speaking out in the wake of the loss of boxer Mike Tyson's daughter Exodus, who died this morning following an accident with a treadmill.

A statement issued on behalf of the Tyson family said, "We are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and prayers from all over the world. There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus. We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal."

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Published 5/26/09 by the Insider

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  • really sad
    Anonymous 7/20/09 Reply
  • Place your confidence in god brother,he knows your suffering.I have already started praying for you and your beloved daughter is resting in peace.Never ever give up,Kavi from Mauritius.
    kavi 7/20/09 Reply
  • As a mother having lost my beautiful innocent young son to a horrible drunk driver. I feel your pain. We belong to a group of bereaved parents. Love Never Dies
    Anonymous 7/17/09 Reply
  • i am truly saddened by your loss you and your child will remain in my prayers Champ you have helped so many and faced great suffering in your own life truly sorry tony
    Anonymous 6/26/09 Reply
  • i am so sorry for your loss. in the future when it gets worse, my understanding will be there. although, i know nothing will help. sounds mean, but its reality. i,m so sorry. it sucks.really, really sucks. with you, renee
    Anonymous 6/12/09 Reply
  • Blessings. The Lord bgiveth and the Lord taketh away. Your Exodus was an angel on earth and God took her back from this cruel world before she can be contaminated. Cherish the memories she left with you and know that she is in Heaven.
    divine 6/1/09 Reply
  • i can't understand. that's nonsense. why a child of that age was able to get near a treadmill? really, we should pay more attention....there are so many harmful things in our homes.
    Anonymous 5/30/09 Reply
  • Ok, where was the mom when all this took place? Accidents do happen, but a 4 year old on a treadmill...alone? She probably intentionally stuck her head through the loop, being the child she was...remember we all did those silly things as children,...
    Anonymous 5/30/09 Reply
  • I am sorry to hear of your loss! My family will keep your family in our prayers! Much love to your family!
    Anonymous 5/29/09 Reply
  • God bless you and your family, Mike. You have been through so much hell and I too have lost a child. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you and your family are in our prayers.
    kalinamic 5/29/09 Reply
  • SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MIKE AND FAMILY
    moja1919 5/29/09 Reply
  • i know what its like to loose a child i wont say i know what your goin trew every lost is different so my prayers go out to you and your family and please dont question God for he knows why and know that she is in a better place
    chunkyz 5/28/09 Reply
  • Leave Jon & Kate alone!!!! How insane that the question of child services entering the picture is. If you so called "Psycologists" had watched the show from the beginning you would see what a loving home these children have. Give them a break and...
    Anonymous 5/28/09 Reply
  • This is horrible. Regardless of my feelings toward Mike Tyson, My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and especially to his daughter that she have a safe journey to her place in the afterlife.
    Anonymous 5/28/09 Reply
  • Mr. Tyson, I would like to send you my sincere condolences. It is always sad to lose a child. Sometimes children are too angelic for this world and I believe he takes them to spare them because they are not able to deal with life as it is. She is a...