Overview

• His wife, Amy Askren, announced on Facebook that he developed severe pneumonia and requested prayers for his recovery
• Reports indicate an initial staph infection may have exacerbated his sudden onset of pneumonia
• The Askren family has appealed for privacy and is working to shield their three children from public concern
• Notable figures in MMA and wrestling, including Chael Sonnen, Henry Cejudo and Pat Mineo, have sent messages of support
• Weeks before falling ill, the 40-year-old Olympian and former UFC fighter signed with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s Real American Freestyle promotion