LeAnn Edmonds Horton, the former wife of Jim Edmonds, died this week after losing her battle to cancer, their teenage daughter Hayley confirms.
Jim, a former MLB All-Star, is now married to Meghan King Edmonds, as fans who watch The Real Housewives of Orange County online know.
"Early this morning I lost the most important person in my life," Hayley Edmonds (right, with LeAnn) wrote alongside a photo of her late mother.
"I’m so blessed to have had these past 17 years with you."
"But that will never be enough for me. I can’t imagine my life without you and I never imagined this day would come."
"You were an inspiration to everyone who knew you and I will aspire to be everything you were."
"You truly lived life to the fullest and were such a fighter."
"The memories we made will forever be instilled in me and I’ll never forget the good times we had. You were not only my mom, but my best friend."
"Thank you for everything you’ve thought me and for the wisdom you’ve given me. I will never ever stop loving you."
"Life won’t be easy without you but I know you will be with me every step of the way. Rest in peace mommy, I love you with all my heart."
The high school student’s emotional post was preceded by an update about her ailing mom’s condition last week:
"Never miss the opportunity to tell your mom you love her," Hayley pleaded with her Instagram followers.
"No matter how much you do, it will never be enough."
"Stay strong momma, I love you with all I have."
Meghan King Edmonds’ relationship with Hayley – and the challenges of being a stepmom in the midst of LeAnn’s health – has been documented.
It’s a complicated situation to be sure, even before it took a tragic turn. Meghan, who wed Jim last October, took to Twitter to mourn LeAnn.
"Today is a sad day. Pls send positive vibes this way!" she tweeted.
R.I.P.
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