Sherly Lee Ralph is mourning a tremendous loss.

The Abbott Elementary star revealed that her brother Stanley Ralph Jr. died in an emotional message reflecting on his life.

“My heart is heavy, my world feels quieter. Losing my brother so suddenly has left a gap that can never be filled,” Sheryl wrote alongside a carousel of pictures of her and her brother on Instagram Nov. 11. “Stanley found his true calling in the classroom. After his football career, he devoted his life to education, as a behavioral support teacher for students facing some of life’s hardest challenges.”

The 68-year-old reflected on the legacy her brother—who is also survived by his wife Andrea Ralph and children Stanley III and Cristal —left behind as a Behavioral Support teacher.

“His classroom a

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