Levi Wright, the 3-year-old son of rodeo star Spencer Wright, tragically died after riding his toy tractor into a Utah river on May 21. Despite being hospitalized in critical condition, Levi’s family made the difficult decision to take him off life support. Family friend Mindy Sue Clark shared the heartbreaking news, describing Levi as the best little boy and expressing the challenges of navigating life without him.
In a social media post, Clark focused on the positive aspects of the situation, acknowledging the outpouring of support from hundreds of thousands of people who surrounded Levi with prayers and love during his 12 days in the hospital. She remembered Levi as the most perfect 3-year-old and expressed her gratitude for being his “Aunt Mindy.” Levi’s mother, Kallie Wright, had previously shared that the family would be taking him off life support, finding comfort in knowing he will be restored to his perfect self.
Despite initially being deemed brain dead and not expected to survive, Levi showed some promising signs early on, even waking up in his hospital bed, giving his family hope. Kallie Wright shared her reflections on Levi’s journey, acknowledging that he had given them time to find peace with letting him go. She also highlighted the humanity that Levi’s story brought out in people across the nation, emphasizing the importance of what truly matters in the world.
Spencer Wright, Levi’s father, is a well-known rodeo star who was ranked 35th in the world by ProRodeo. The Wright family has been the subject of the book “The Last Cowboys” and was featured on “60 Minutes.” Levi’s passing has left a deep impact on those who knew him, as well as on the broader community who followed his journey and offered their support and love. The Wright family is now facing the difficult task of grieving the loss of their beloved son while also celebrating the joy and love that Levi brought into their lives. Levi’s memory will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
