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Wanderlei's father dies in car crash

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#1 · (Edited)
Wanderlei's father dies in car crash ***UPDATED*** Added video

The father of MMA fighter Wanderlei Silva, Orlando Pinheiro da Silva, died in a car accident this afternoon. The accident occurred between the cities of Castro and Abapã, where his father lived in a fighter's site. The car he was in crashed head-on with a vehicle and the driver also died instantly. A child was injured and was taken to hospital in serious condition. The body of Orlando Pinheiro da Silva was taken to the Forensic Institute of Ponta Grossa, in the Campos Gerais region. Burial will be in Abapã.

Wanderlei Silva is in Las Vegas, United States, and was told of the accident by phone. The fighter comes to Paraná tomorrow (Monday)
Source: BandNews FM Curitiba (Translated with Google Translate)

My condolences to Wanderlei and his entire family :(

EDIT: Just found this video, posted on the 22nd - Wanderlei had just been visiting his old man - this is so sad to watch :(

 
#7 ·
Terrible news, best wishes to Wand and his family. I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
 
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