Mao Asada Withdrew from GPF - UPDATE - Mao's Mother has passed away :(

[FSfan107]

This is such tragic news. My prayers go out to Mao and her family. :(:(((((((Mao))))))

[AznSkateFan]

Horrible news. Poor Mao. :-(

[snoopysnake]

I'm so sad for Mao and Mai. May all of Mrs. Asada's loved ones feel the spirit of comfort and healing at this difficult time.

[Lanie]

(((Mao and Mai)))

[topaz]

Poor thing, my prayers go to Mao and her family. I pray they can find some comfort that Mrs Asada is not in any pain anymore.

This is just devastating news.

[lameiotis]

So sad news :(:(:(! - My thoughts are with the the Asada family! - Condolences.

[Skatingfan4ever]

My thoughts and prayers are with Mao during this difficult time. I think she's one of the best skaters out there. In the grand scheme of things, a skating competion isn't the biggest thing out there, I hope she can find some comfort in knowing that everyone has her back. :)

[shah]

(((the Asada family))) :(

[Jenna]

Oh dear, this is indeed a severe tragedy. :(

Just when things were looking up for Mao, too. What a devastation for the Asada family.

[Norlite]

Such sad news :(

(((((((Asada family)))))))

[victoriaheidi]

(((((((((((Mao and Mai)))))))))))

[Debrah]

Thoughts are with the Asada family...

[skatemommy]

Might there be an online condolence book we can sign?

[kia_4EverOnIce]

so sad news...condoloneces to Mao, Mai and all Asada's family...

[Vash01]

I was hoping that Mao's mother would recover, but poor thing did not even get to say goodbye. When I read the news, I just cried.