At a Glance
- Kayla Vesia shares first update after daughter’s death.
- She posted a two-minute TikTok video expressing gratitude.
- Instagram post on Nov. 7 confirmed Sterling Sol Vesia died Oct. 26.
- Why it matters: The message offers a raw look at grief and community support for a public figure.
Kayla Vesia, wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia, has finally shared a heartfelt update after the tragic loss of their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, who passed away on Oct. 26. In a two-minute TikTok video posted Friday, she thanked fans and teammates for their outpouring of support, while hinting at how she plans to share her journey moving forward.
Grief and Gratitude
In her video, Kayla reflected on the months of preparation for motherhood and the unexpected loss she faced. She said she was prepared for everything but not for the loss.
Kayla Vesia said:
> “I was prepared for everything… but I wasn’t prepared for not taking my baby home.”
She expressed thanks to the Dodgers organization, fans, and the wider baseball community.
Kayla Vesia added:
> “I just felt right to come and say thank you. I am really grateful for the community of you guys and just expressing your support and love toward us. It really has brought us a lot of comfort during this.”
- Prepared for everything but not for the loss.
- Grateful for community support.
- Unsure how much to share moving forward.
Support From the Dodgers and Fans
The Dodgers announced Alex Vesia was on a leave of absence for a personal matter and not on the World Series roster at the time of the announcement. Since the loss, the team, its fans, and other baseball supporters have reached out with messages of love.
Future Plans
Kayla said she wants to share her experience to help others, but she also wants to keep her emotions private on social media. She ended the video wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
Kayla Vesia continued:
> “I don’t want to come on the Internet and cry. I think it’ll be a good outlet to be able to talk and share.”
- Will share journey if it helps others.
- Does not want to cry online.
- Wishes Happy New Year.
Key Takeaways
- Kayla Vesia shared first update after daughter’s death.
- She thanked supporters in a TikTok video.
- She plans to share her journey while protecting her privacy.
Her candid message underscores the power of community support in times of personal tragedy, and her willingness to open up may offer comfort to others facing similar loss.
