Photo: Sarah Trott InstagramThe Bachelor’sSarah Trottis mourning the death of her father after years of living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, orALS.On Wednesday, the 25-year-old formerBachelorcontestant revealed that on Oct. 15, her father died, sharing atouching tribute on social mediawith throwback photos of her family.“Where do I even begin with this guy?! What an incredible man and inspiration. I love you endlessly and miss you so much already,” she wrote on Instagram. “You hung up your jersey last Friday after a hard fight with ALS. Six years of extra innings and surpassing everyone’s expectations both physically and mentally.“Sarah Trott InstagramALS is a neurological disease that causes the progressive paralysis of the muscles responsible for chewing food, speaking and walking — eventually leading to respiratory failure, often within five years. Trott has explained in the past that her father wasdiagnosed with ALS while she was in collegeand given two years to live — exceeding those expectations.“My amazing dad, a true family man, my mentor, my inspiration and loving father. You fought so bravely. It was an absolute honor to know you for 25 years and to be your daughter,” Trott shared.Sarah Trott InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Trott explained that her father often told her and her family that he knew his purpose was to inspire others despite his own personal battles.She added, “You lost so much over the years to the cruel ways of ALS but you never allowed the disease to crush your positive spirit. You refused to let ALS cripple your goofy personality, your wit and wisdom, and most importantly you never let it dim your faith in Jesus.“Many followers of the news anchor shared their condolences under the heartfelt tribute, including fellowBachelorseason 25 contestantRachael Kirkconnellwho wrote, “What an incredible man and an inspiration to us all! I know you’ll continue to share his kindness and positivity to all of us. Praying for you guys and sending you so much love Sarah 💛.“Sarah Trott InstagramBefore herself-eliminationfromThe Bachelor, Trott opened up toMatt Jameson his season of the show about her father’s healthduring a one-on-one date, explaining that “Family is everything to me.“She revealed that she spent years serving as the caregiver for her father, quitting her job as a broadcast journalist in the process. Trott later came to the decision to leave the dating competition, citing her dad’s ALS diagnosis as one reason she wanted to return home.“I’ve prayed about this and I feel really called to go home and be with my family,” Trott told James at the time. “I just don’t think I’m ready for this.”
Photo: Sarah Trott Instagram
The Bachelor’sSarah Trottis mourning the death of her father after years of living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, orALS.On Wednesday, the 25-year-old formerBachelorcontestant revealed that on Oct. 15, her father died, sharing atouching tribute on social mediawith throwback photos of her family.“Where do I even begin with this guy?! What an incredible man and inspiration. I love you endlessly and miss you so much already,” she wrote on Instagram. “You hung up your jersey last Friday after a hard fight with ALS. Six years of extra innings and surpassing everyone’s expectations both physically and mentally.“Sarah Trott InstagramALS is a neurological disease that causes the progressive paralysis of the muscles responsible for chewing food, speaking and walking — eventually leading to respiratory failure, often within five years. Trott has explained in the past that her father wasdiagnosed with ALS while she was in collegeand given two years to live — exceeding those expectations.“My amazing dad, a true family man, my mentor, my inspiration and loving father. You fought so bravely. It was an absolute honor to know you for 25 years and to be your daughter,” Trott shared.Sarah Trott InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Trott explained that her father often told her and her family that he knew his purpose was to inspire others despite his own personal battles.She added, “You lost so much over the years to the cruel ways of ALS but you never allowed the disease to crush your positive spirit. You refused to let ALS cripple your goofy personality, your wit and wisdom, and most importantly you never let it dim your faith in Jesus.“Many followers of the news anchor shared their condolences under the heartfelt tribute, including fellowBachelorseason 25 contestantRachael Kirkconnellwho wrote, “What an incredible man and an inspiration to us all! I know you’ll continue to share his kindness and positivity to all of us. Praying for you guys and sending you so much love Sarah 💛.“Sarah Trott InstagramBefore herself-eliminationfromThe Bachelor, Trott opened up toMatt Jameson his season of the show about her father’s healthduring a one-on-one date, explaining that “Family is everything to me.“She revealed that she spent years serving as the caregiver for her father, quitting her job as a broadcast journalist in the process. Trott later came to the decision to leave the dating competition, citing her dad’s ALS diagnosis as one reason she wanted to return home.“I’ve prayed about this and I feel really called to go home and be with my family,” Trott told James at the time. “I just don’t think I’m ready for this.”
The Bachelor’sSarah Trottis mourning the death of her father after years of living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, orALS.
On Wednesday, the 25-year-old formerBachelorcontestant revealed that on Oct. 15, her father died, sharing atouching tribute on social mediawith throwback photos of her family.
“Where do I even begin with this guy?! What an incredible man and inspiration. I love you endlessly and miss you so much already,” she wrote on Instagram. “You hung up your jersey last Friday after a hard fight with ALS. Six years of extra innings and surpassing everyone’s expectations both physically and mentally.”
Sarah Trott Instagram
ALS is a neurological disease that causes the progressive paralysis of the muscles responsible for chewing food, speaking and walking — eventually leading to respiratory failure, often within five years. Trott has explained in the past that her father wasdiagnosed with ALS while she was in collegeand given two years to live — exceeding those expectations.
“My amazing dad, a true family man, my mentor, my inspiration and loving father. You fought so bravely. It was an absolute honor to know you for 25 years and to be your daughter,” Trott shared.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Trott explained that her father often told her and her family that he knew his purpose was to inspire others despite his own personal battles.
She added, “You lost so much over the years to the cruel ways of ALS but you never allowed the disease to crush your positive spirit. You refused to let ALS cripple your goofy personality, your wit and wisdom, and most importantly you never let it dim your faith in Jesus.”
Many followers of the news anchor shared their condolences under the heartfelt tribute, including fellowBachelorseason 25 contestantRachael Kirkconnellwho wrote, “What an incredible man and an inspiration to us all! I know you’ll continue to share his kindness and positivity to all of us. Praying for you guys and sending you so much love Sarah 💛.”
Before herself-eliminationfromThe Bachelor, Trott opened up toMatt Jameson his season of the show about her father’s healthduring a one-on-one date, explaining that “Family is everything to me.”
She revealed that she spent years serving as the caregiver for her father, quitting her job as a broadcast journalist in the process. Trott later came to the decision to leave the dating competition, citing her dad’s ALS diagnosis as one reason she wanted to return home.
“I’ve prayed about this and I feel really called to go home and be with my family,” Trott told James at the time. “I just don’t think I’m ready for this.”
source: people.com
