Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn melted hearts across the internet with an emotional post remembering her lost loved ones as 2025 comes to a close.
“Remembering my angels… hope I made you proud this year. I miss you every day. Love you all,” the Olympic gold medalist wrote, in a poignant reflection that has fans flooding her comments with support and tears.
The 41-year-old icon, who made a stunning comeback this year — clinching World Cup victories and becoming the oldest woman to podium after knee surgery — has long referred to her departed family and mentors as her “angel army.” She honors them by inscribing their initials on her helmet: from her beloved grandfather Don Kildow and mother Linda Krohn (lost to ALS in 2022), to her grandmother Shirley, childhood coach Erich Sailer, and even her faithful dog Lucy.
This year’s triumphs, including emotional wins that had Vonn collapsing in the snow and tearing up on the podium, take on even deeper meaning against the backdrop of profound personal loss over the past decade.
As Vonn charges toward the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, her raw vulnerability reminds us why she’s not just a champion on the slopes — she’s a warrior of the heart.
Fans are already calling it the most touching celebrity post of the year. Who’s cutting onions?
