Rockson Gracie died today.

[Patterson]

Its been confirmed on the ug by a student of Rickson's, one of Renzo's, and Rafiel Torre the reporter for abu dhabi news. Rockson was in New York to train at Renzo's school and there are two stories, he either died in a motorcycle accident or "got involved in some shit", whatever that is supposed to mean. I am not making this up, I thought many of you would like to know. My condolensces to his family.

[Edited by Patterson on 02-09-2001 at 11:57 PM]

[parrishbjj]

Ya, this is really too bad. He had great potential and so much to accomplish. I know it is a tough thing to go through, losing someone so close to you. I feel really bad for Rickson. And I wish him the best for himself and his family.

[SweepEm]

Latest reports is that Rockson died in a motorcycle accident and the gruesome details is that he was identified by a tatoo on his head, since he was physically, virtually unrecognizable other wise.

A shame.

Condolences to the Gracie family

[Patterson]

Any report on how the accident took place? Did it involve a drunk driver?

[EJ]

[DIRE WOLF]

Man thats very sad news. My heart and prayers go out to the Gracie family.

[ss]

Prayers go to Rickson and his family!

[John Matao]

On no

What a tragedy.

Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

[L3FTH00K]

Is Rockson, Rickson's kid? Anyway it is indeed very sad news.

[judo guy]

What a tragedy. Being a father to 5 sons, I can't imagine a crueler twist of fate than to outlive any of them. May God give Rickson and his family comfort and strength in this time of sorrow.

[Edited by judo guy on 02-10-2001 at 01:25 AM]

[Chopstix]

my condolences to rickson..

[BIG BIRD]

I have read this over and over thinking it was a joke. But I guess not. I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. The whole brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts world will be saddened by this un timely death. Unfulfilled potential is the oldest story ever told and yet it is told once more. We will forever debate how great of a fighter Rockson would have been just like Rolls before him. What a pity,my heart goes out to Rickson and the entire Gracie family. God what a shame!

[PassiveGuy]

Very sad... RIP Rockson

[Karlinhos]

incredibly SHOCKING... and most unfortunate. i'm speechless...

my most sincere condolences to the whole family.

[Martial Artist]

Damn,I wish that this was being made up.Even ifit would have been a sick joke.It just goes to show us that bad things can happpend to the people we look up to.Just like Big Bird said,we will always be debating on how good Rockson could have been.Rockson was at the top of my list of people to train with.I wanted to get to train with the "Best" just because he is the son of the best.I wonder what this means for Ricksons career now.Will he ever fight again? Damn. RIP Rockson.