Miami Socialite J.R. Ridinger Passed Away Suddenly

J.R. Ridinger was the Market America co-founder

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Loren, late JR Ridinger wife wrote “you should know I am broken — my heart has been ripped out,"

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While on our first vacation in three years with Marc Ashley and Maria, my husband unexpectedly experienced a pulmonary embolism and passed away.

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Market America confirmed to PEOPLE in an email on Thursday that JR died.

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J.R. died "sudden & expectedly" from a pulmonary embolism while aboard a charter yacht in Croatia.

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Kim Kardashian pays tribute sharing a Photo with atop heart-wrenching message

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David Beckham posted Stories on his Instagram handle & called the Ridingers a "beautiful kind generous couple"

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Singer Ashanti commented on Loren’s post "Praying for you and the family love you ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Serena Williams, commented on Loren's post that she is "shattered as well as for you and with you."

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