NASCAR Star Martin Truex Jr.’s Ex-Girlfriend, Sherry Pollex Is Dead. Know The Whole Story
Sherry Pollex, a benefactor in the NASCAR community and the driver Martin Truex Jr.’s long-term ex-girlfriend, passed away over the weekend at the age of 44 following a protracted battle with ovarian cancer.
She established the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in 2007, which later developed into a nonprofit organization specializing in ovarian and children’s cancer.
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According to her obituary on NASCAR.com, Pollex was “instrumental” in the development of Catwalk for a Cause in 2010, which took place a few years before she received her own cancer diagnosis. Catwalk for a Cause was a fashion extravaganza that raised money for children’s cancer.
Since January 2023, when they announced their separation, Pollex and Truex Jr. have been dating.
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“From the very minute of her diagnosis, Sherry was determined to not only fight ovarian cancer with everything she had but also make a difference in the lives of others battling this terrible disease,” On Sunday night, Truex Jr. posted a statement to Instagram.
“Sherry’s passion for making a difference in the lives of others was inspiring to everyone. Through her tireless charity work for so many years, her legacy will live well beyond our lifetimes and continue to help countless families who are battling ovarian and childhood cancer.
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I would like to extend my deepest condolences to her entire family, who have shown incredible strength and resilience throughout her battle.”
She obtained a degree in sports marketing from Florida State and later started working for a marketing company that supported NASCAR.
At the age of 35, Pollex received her initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2014.
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Numerous well-known NASCAR personalities expressed their sorrow over her passing.
“She was such a fighter. Inspiring in how she went about her own challenges but also how she learned to live every day to its fullest. Amy and I were lucky to have known her and call her a friend,” Tweeted by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Ryan Blaney wrote: “So sad to hear about Sherry, amazing human being who did so much to help children and the people around her. It was a treasure to know her kindness and heart.”
