Darren’s loved ones also took a moment to thank the fans that stood by him in the years following his accident, adding, “He loved each and every one of you and cherished the conversations, notes and letters he received. His faith in humanity never faltered, so know that for all the love you’ve shown him, he loved you back.”
They also had special thanks for WWE, saying that the organization always made sure Darren had the proper care and treatment following his accident.
“He was a devoted son, brother, and friend who had always put others first, especially his family,” the family’s statement continued. “He was kind, generous and was always there for his people. He would not want anyone to be sad at this moment and would want to this to be a celebration of his life, to be remembered for all the great things that he accomplished, the fun, the laughter, the great memories he shared with everyone.”
Following the news of Darren’s death, Dwayne Johnson who came up through the WWE in the mid-‘90s, took a moment to express his condolences and share memories about his late colleague.
“Man I’m so sorry to hear one of our ring brothers has passed away. Darren Drozdov aka Droz,” the Black Adam star tweeted on June 30. “We wrestled on a lot of cards together. Such an awesome dude. Great personality and great wrestling talent. We always talked about football and fishing. Sending love, strength, mana and light to his family. RIP brother.”
