Lindsey Vonn reveals her mother Lindy Anne Lund passed away due to ALS

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Lindsey Vonn announced that her mother, Lindy Anne Lund, had passed away on Thursday night with a post that was shared to her Instagram account on Saturday.The 37-year-old performer shared several throwback photos that featured her late parent, who had succumbed to complications from ALS, with which she had been diagnosed last year.The former Olympian's representative also gave a statement to People to confirm the news.

Sad occasion: Lindsey Vonn announced that her mother, Lindy Anne Lund, had passed away on Thursday night with a post that was shared to her Instagram account on SaturdayThe statement began with: 'Lindsey Vonn's mother, Lindy Anne Lund, passed away Thursday night from ALS, exactly one year to the day of her diagnosis.'The representative expressed that Vonn 'was incredibly grateful for the time she spent with her since the diagnosis and to be there by her side at her passing.' They went on to write that the professional athlete would be taking part in more charitable activities for ALS-centric organizations.'In honor of her mother's relentless fighting spirit, Lindsey is dedicated to learning more and helping bring additional awareness to this deadly disease,' she said.

In remembrance: The 37-year-old performer shared several throwback photos that featured her late parent, who had succumbed to complications from ALS, with which she had been diagnosed last year Devoted daughter: The representative expressed that Vonn 'was incredibly grateful for the time she spent with her since the diagnosis and to be there by her side at her passing.'Vonn went on to pen a lengthy message on her Instagram post, in which she wrote that 'my sweet mother Lindy has lost her battle with ALS.'She made a point of writing that.