Tyson Sorrow Over Daughter's Death

5 months ago 28th May 06:30

Mike Tyson's family has spoken out over the heartbreaking death of the former boxer's four-year-old daughter, following a freak accident with a treadmill cord.

Exodus Tyson was pronounced dead on Tuesday (26May09) after she was rushed to hospital and put on life support following the horror at the family home in Phoenix, Arizona.

We are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and prayers from all over the world

Her seven year old brother raised the alarm when he found Exodus unconscious and hanging from a power cable attached to gym equipment on Monday (25May09).

In a statement, the family says "We are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and prayers from all over the world. There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus.

"We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal".