Conor McGregor Suggests His Aunt Died From Coronavirus in Long Instagram Post
By Jerry Trotta
The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves across the globe, and it would appear that the disease has imposed its wrath on a family member of one of MMA's prominent superstars.
In a lengthy, heartfelt Instagram post from Friday, Conor McGregor suggested his aunt had passed away after a battle with COVID-19.
It appears as though Conor McGregor's aunt has passed
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) March 13, 2020
"I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away. I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister. This stupid fucking virus. What the fuck is happening." pic.twitter.com/CKtfxUWycd
The death of the Irishman's aunt is heartbreaking, but to think that her life was claimed as a result of the coronavirus makes this development so much more difficult to reckon with.
McGregor noted he was scheduled to make an appearance on live television before he was informed of the gutting news. The former two-time UFC champion also went on remind his followers to not take simple hygiene practices lightly -- including washing your hands and touching your face.
Conor McGregor heartbroken after beloved aunt dies of ‘coronavirus’ https://t.co/fOGTeOivCg
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) March 14, 2020
The coronavirus has shown no signs of being contained anytime soon, and McGregor is just the latest individual to join the endless list of those forced to cope with its effects.