Charlotte Flair is reeling from the loss of her close friend Scarlett Guillen, who passed away at the age of 8.
What happened?
Scarlett Guillen had been battling Diffuse Midline Glioma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, since her diagnosis in January 2024.
Charlotte Flair and Scarlett developed a close bond over the past few years, with Scarlett even designing The Queen's gear for Survivor Series last year.
Why it matters for Charlotte Flair
The Queen had been doing everything she could to raise awareness of Scarlett's illness and had allowed her to be part of her WWE persona.
Scarlett's family shared the news of her passing on her GoFundMe page, saying their hearts are shattered beyond words.
What comes next?
Charlotte Flair is expected to share a tribute to her friend online and could even wear the gear that Scarlett made for her at the upcoming SmackDown.
The Queen recently celebrated July 4th with several other WWE stars, and last week's SmackDown was pre-recorded, but it will be live once again next week.
Scarlett's family described her as strong, determined, silly, and full of love, and said she had a way of making everyone around her laugh.
Charlotte Flair and Scarlett became close back in 2024 following her diagnosis, and their bond went beyond their meetings on-screen.
As of writing, Charlotte Flair hasn't reacted to the news, but she is expected to pay tribute to her friend soon.
Scarlett's passing will come as a massive blow to The Queen, who had grown close to her and her family over the past few years.
The WWE community will likely come together to support Charlotte Flair during this difficult time.
Scarlett's family said being her parents was the greatest honor of their lives, and every moment with her was a gift.