UFC’s Dana White, Alistair Overeem give condolences to Walt Harris over death of stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard
- Police confirm remains found in search for missing Aniah Blanchard were UFC heavyweight Harris’ stepdaughter
- ‘I’m heartbroken for Walt and his family,’ says UFC president White
Dana White has given his condolences to Walt Harris after police confirmed that remains found in the search for the missing Aniah Blanchard were the UFC heavyweight’s stepdaughter.
Blanchard, 19, was found in woodland in Macon County, Alabama, on Monday. The college student was last seen on October 23, and police are investigating her death as a murder case, with three people charged.
“Law Enforcement has confirmed to us that it is Aniah that they found,” UFC president White wrote in a social media post. “I’m devastated to hear this news. I’m heartbroken for Walt and his family.
“Thank you everyone for the support including the local and state Alabama law enforcement, media, athletes, managers and fans. My condolences go out to everyone that was touched by Aniah’s story and tried to help bring her home.”
Harris had been set to fight Alistair Overeem at UFC on ESPN 7 in Washington next weekend before Blanchard’s disappearance. He withdrew from the fight last month and has been replaced by Jairzinho Rozenstruik.