Sandra Bullock’s younger sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, paid tribute to Bryan Randall on Monday, August 7, following his passing after a long battle with ALS. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bullock-Prado, 53, expressed her belief that Randall has found a beautiful fishing spot in heaven, where he can cast his lure into flourishing rivers filled with salmon.
Acknowledging that ALS is a devastating illness, Bullock-Prado expressed gratitude for her exceptional sister and the dedicated team of nurses she organized, who provided outstanding care for her loved one in the comfort of their own home.
In closing, she paid tribute to Bryan by urging others to donate to the ALS Association and Massachusetts General Hospital, instead of sending flowers. (Links can be found in her bio.)
Bullock-Prado expressed her condolences on the same day it was announced that Randall, aged 57, had passed away. "With deep sadness, we inform you that on August 5, Bryan Randall peacefully lost his battle with ALS after three years," the photographer's family stated on Monday. "Bryan made the decision to keep his struggle with ALS private from the beginning, and those of us who cared for him did our utmost to respect his wishes."
Gesine Bullock Prado, Sandra Bullock, and Bryan Randall have requested donations in honor of Bryan to the ALS Association and Massachusetts General Hospital, much like Bullock-Prado. The family expressed their deep gratitude towards the doctors and nurses who supported them during Bryan's illness, and now they request privacy as they mourn and process the difficult reality of saying goodbye.
In August 2015, we disclosed that Bullock, who is currently 59 years old, commenced a romantic relationship with Randall. This occurred one year after a brief association with fellow actor Chris Evans. After their relationship began, Randall took on a co-parenting role for both of Bullock's children. Louis, whom she adopted in 2010, and Laila, whom she adopted in 2015. It is important to note that Randall also has a daughter named Skylar Staten Randall, who is currently 20 years old. Skylar's mother, Janine Staten, unfortunately passed away in 2004.
A close friend of Sandra Bullock, speaking exclusively to Us in June 2019, described Bryan Randall as a kind-hearted person and noted that their relationship stood in stark contrast to her previous toxic relationships.
During a November 2021 episode of Red Table Talk, Bullock affectionately referred to Randall as the "love of my life" while emphasizing that they were in no hurry to get married. According to sources, the couple had experienced a rough patch leading up to Randall's untimely passing, having taken a break from each other the previous year.