In heartbreaking news from Hollywood, Bryan Randall, partner of Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, has passed away at 57.
His family confirmed the devastating news to PEOPLE on Monday.
A statement from the family read: "It is with great sadness that we share that on Aug. 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS."
The family emphasized Randall's choice to maintain privacy regarding his battle, noting, "Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private, and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request."
Gratitude was extended to the medical teams, as the family mentioned, "We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours."
The statement concluded with a plea for privacy at this tough time, signed, "His Loving Family."
Bullock first crossed paths with Randall, who transitioned from modeling to photography, when he captured her son Louis's birthday celebrations in January 2015. The two made their relationship public later that year, marking their appearance at Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's wedding.
Reflecting on the topic of commitment during a 2021 Red Table Talk, Bullock, the mother of Louis, 13, and Laila, 10, candidly expressed, "I found the love of my life. We share two beautiful children— three children, [Randall's] older daughter. It's the best thing ever."
She emphasized the depth of her bond, saying, "I don't need a paper to be a devoted partner and devoted mother," and praised Randall for being an exemplary figure for her kids.
The Bird Box actress delved into their dynamics, admitting, "I'm stubborn but sometimes I need to sit back and listen and go, 'You're saying it differently but we mean exactly the same thing.' It's hard to co-parent because I just want to do it myself."
In honor of Randall's legacy, the family urges well-wishers to make donations to the ALS Association and the Massachusetts General Hospital, rather than send flowers.
Our thoughts are with Randall's friends and family at this time.
