Sunny Garcia has been hospitalized in Portland. Photo: The Inertia
According to multiple sources, Sunny Garcia has been hospitalized in the Pacific Northwest. While details surrounding his condition are still emerging, various sources close to Garcia stated that he is breathing on his own as of this reporting. Sources confirmed that Garcia was rushed to an unspecified hospital in the Portland area where he was put on life support but has since begun breathing on his own.
Details are still emerging around Garcia’s health, and we are sending our thoughts and prayers to him and his family.
Born Vincent Sennen Garcia, Sunny was the 2000 World Champion, and he has six Triple Crowns under his belt, among numerous other accolades.
In 2014, Garcia revealed that he was suffering from depression. “Depression is no joke,” he wrote in a heart-wrenching Instagram post. “Waking up feeling like you’re ready to take on the world, then a couple of hours later, feeling down on life and wondering what’s wrong with you. Well, I know I’m not alone and I’m not sure what’s wrong with me because I have no reason to feel the way I do and it’s been happening for about two years. I would love to hear from any of you who suffer these feelings so I can figure out what I should do.”
Since he revealed his struggle with depression, Sunny has had his ups and downs. “Doesn’t get easier,” he wrote in April 2019. “You just get stronger so as long as you keep fighting to be better. Life can be beautiful and sure we might have those moments when you just want to give up, but you have made it so far, so keep fighting. I’ve been having some bad days but I’m back to training and seriously been feeling a lot better.”
This story is still developing, but we’re sending our best wishes to Sunny, his family, and everyone affected. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression, please reach out to loved ones or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255)
Editor’s Note: This is a rapidly-moving story we will try to update as information becomes available.
