Levi Wright, the 3-year-old son of rodeo star Spencer Wright, tragically passed away nearly two weeks after riding his toy tractor into a Utah river. Levi had been hospitalized in critical condition since the incident on May 21 and his family ultimately made the heartbreaking decision to take him off life support, leading to his passing. According to family friend Mindy Sue Clark, Levi was a wonderful little boy and his loss has been devastating for those who knew him.
Clark shared the heartbreaking news of Levi’s passing on social media, expressing the pain of losing him and the difficulty of navigating life without him. Despite the devastation, she also chose to focus on the many miracles witnessed during the 12 days that Levi fought for his life. The community came together in support of Levi, surrounding him with love, prayers, and positive energy during his fight for survival.
Described as the most perfect 3-year-old, Levi has left a lasting impact on those who knew him. His mother, Kallie Wright, expressed comfort in knowing that Levi would be restored to the perfect little boy he was meant to be in heaven, where he would be able to do all the things he loved. Despite the heartbreaking decision to take him off life support, the family remains grateful for the time they were able to spend with Levi and the outpouring of love and support they received.
Despite the odds being against him, Levi showed promising signs early on in his fight for survival, even waking up in his hospital bed, providing a spark of hope for his family. Kallie Wright shared on social media that they prayed for miracles and believed Levi was defying the odds to stay with them. However, it became clear that Levi was giving them time to find peace with letting him go and his passing has inspired others to reflect on what truly matters in life.
Spencer Wright, Levi’s father, is a well-known rodeo star who was ranked 35th in the world by ProRodeo last year. The Wright family has been the subject of the book “The Last Cowboys” and has been featured on popular media outlets like “60 Minutes.” The loss of Levi has deeply impacted the Wright family and those who knew him, but his memory will live on as a reminder of the strength, love, and unity that can be found in times of tragedy. Levi’s passing has brought the community together and served as a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing each moment with loved ones.
