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Beloved former WWE commentator Jim Ross broke the news of his wife’s death on Twitter Wednesday night, two days after a horrific road accident critically damaged her brain and skull. She was 55.

“A Priest gave my wife Jan her last rites tonight,” Ross wrote on Twitter. “My little Angel is gone.”

The WWE Hall of Famer had been posting updates and prayers on his Twitter page since Monday night, when Jan was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Jan was riding her Vespa home from their local Oklahoma gym when a vehicle hit her from behind, according to TMZ. Without a helmet for protection, Jan suffered brain damage and multiple skull fractures, requiring emergency surgery.

“We need a miracle,” Ross wrote in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.

My wife Jan, my little angel, was hit while riding her Vespa & has multiple skull fractures. She's in surgery now. We need a miracle.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 21, 2017

Ross, 65, was elected into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 after a renowned career as a commentator, referee and executive.

His longtime commentary partner, Jerry “The King” Lawler, offered his sympathy to Ross on Twitter, along with the rest of the wrestling world.

My heart hurts so tonight for my friend & partner, @JRsBBQ on the sudden & tragic loss of the love of his life, Jan. pic.twitter.com/D1V1yXVA3Y

— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) March 23, 2017

Ross, who has two daughters from a previous marriage, wed Jan in 1993 after WWE legend Ric Flair introduced them.

My dear friend @JRsBBQ I remember the night you met Jan in West VA like it was yesterday. We are all here for you in this tragedy. #JanRoss

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) March 23, 2017

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