American water poloist Maggie Steffens is mourning the tragic loss of her sister-in-law Lulu Conner.
According to Daily News, Lulu passed away due to an apparent embolism after going to Paris to watch Maggie at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Highlights
- Sadly, Maggie Steffens passed away following an apparent embolism.
- Steffens has recently travelled to Paris to support her sister-in-law Maggie Steffens.
- She has two siblings: Bobby Conner and Carmen Marie.
Currently, her family isn’t releasing the details on the passing of Lulu, but coach Adam Krikorian acknowledged that the younger sister of Bobby Conner “suddenly passed away.” He added,
“It’s been a shock for everyone,” Krikorian said Saturday night. “I don’t know the circumstances. But it’s a devastating time for Bobby and his family and for Maggie.” “From what I know Lulu was full of energy, and so excited to be here and watch this team,” Krikorian said. “We can honor her by playing with energy.”
On Friday night, at the opening ceremony, Steffens threw flowers into the seine from the U.S. team’s boat. On the NBC broadcast, the announcers mentioned that Steffens’ husband had lost a family member.
Lulu Conner Lost Her Life At A Young Age
Bobby Conner’s sister Lulu Conner, 26, was born in 1997 in San Rafael, United States, to her parents, Ken Conner and Jennifer Conner.
She grew up along with her sister Carmen Marie who is currently married to Andre Allen Jr, owner of Trainers Elite.
Her brother Bobby works for a family-run winery called 689 Cellars, located in Napa Valley, California. 689 Cellars has produced high-quality wine by collaborating with several vineyard partners.
Moreover, he is a financial advisor at 6-8 Sports, where he has been monitoring financial activities for over six years.
Lulu completed her graduation from UC Davis with an International Agricultural Development degree.
However, Lulu Conner has managed to maintain a relatively low public profile, and detailed information about her background, career, and personal achievements is not widely available.
Talking about her personal life, she was dating her boyfriend, Griffin Silva, who graduated from the University of Michigan.
On February 15, 2024, Conner posted a photo with Griffin wishing happy Valentine’s Day. She captioned,
my sweet, silly valentine 💌 I love you, G $
According to her Instagram handle, she loved travelling to different places. She has traveled to Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Namibia, and many more.
She recently travelled to Paris, France, to support her sister-in-law Steffens in the Olympics.
However, her unexpected passing has left her family, friends, and everyone who knew her in shock and mourning.
Additional Information
- Lulu’s brother Bobby has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial studies from Saint Mary’s College of California.
- Maggie Steffens was born on June 4, 1993, to her father, Carlos, and mother, Peggy Schnugg Steffens.
- Maggie has a Bachelor of Science, Technology and Society and a Master’s degree in management and engineering from Stanford.
