WWE Women's Champion Charlotte Flair Remembers Her Young Friend Scarlett Guillen

The wrestling world is mourning alongside WWE SuperstarCharlotte Flairthis week, as she paid tribute to a young friend whose courage left a lasting mark on her life. Scarlett Guillen, an eight-year-old who battled Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, passed away over the weekend. Her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and love, none more heartfelt than the tribute shared by Flair herself.

A Friendship Born From Wrestling

Scarlett's connection to Charlotte Flair went far beyond typical fandom. The young girl designed the ring gear Flair wore at Survivor Series: WarGames 2025, a gesture that reportedly began after a mutual friend introduced the two. What started as a meet-and-greet moment blossomed into a genuine bond, one that Flair has described as a source of strength during a difficult period in her own life.

Charlotte Flair's Tribute

In an emotional social media post, Flair reflected on the impact Scarlett had on her outlook on life. She recalled the day a mutual friend first told her about a little fan eager to meet her, and how that encounter arrived at a moment when Flair admits she had been feeling sorry for herself. Instead, she wrote, it was Scarlett who ended up giving her something far greater than anything she could have offered in return.

Flair credited Scarlett with teaching her courage, gratitude, and joy, along with a renewed appreciation for how precious every moment truly is. She described those lessons as ones that will stay with her for the rest of her life.

Thank you for the light you brought into my life.

I’ll never forget the day MJ texted me and told me he had a little fan with him who wanted to meet me. At a time when I was feeling sorry for myself, you gave me something so much greater than I could have ever given you. You… pic.twitter.com/tl4bsAydQO

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) July 6, 2026

Honoring Scarlett's Parents and Sister

Much of Flair's message was devoted to Scarlett's parents, Kim and Isiah, whom she praised for the grace and selflessness they showed while raising their daughter through the hardest chapter a family can face. Flair noted that even on the darkest days, the couple made sure Scarlett always had something to smile about and a life filled with laughter and unconditional love.

She went on to say she hopes to one day be even half the parent the couple has proven to be, and thanked them for trusting her enough to become part of their family's story.

Flair also addressed Scarlett's older sister, Ellena, offering words of comfort from one big sister to another. She assured Ellena that Scarlett's love will remain with her forever, and pledged to support her as she grows, calling her a little sister of her own moving forward.

"You Will Always Be Our Butterfly"

The most poignant portion of Flair's tribute was directed at Scarlett herself. She wrote that Scarlett had reminded everyone around her that a life isn't measured by its length, but by the love it leaves behind. Flair described Scarlett's light as one that lives on through her family and friends, and in every small, beautiful moment that makes someone stop and smile.

Flair closed her message by promising Scarlett would forever be remembered as the family's "butterfly" and "diamond girl," adding that she is loved beyond words and will never be forgotten.

A Family's Heartbreak and a Community's Support

Scarlett's mother, Kimberly Ramirez, also shared a tribute to her daughter through a memorial fundraising page. She described Scarlett as the light of every room she entered, remembering her infectious laugh, her determination, and the joy she brought to everyone around her. Despite the unimaginable loss, the family says they find comfort in knowing Scarlett is now at peace, and they have expressed deep gratitude for the prayers, support, and kindness shown to them throughout her battle with DMG.

The family is currently raising funds to help cover funeral and memorial costs, with any remaining support directed toward Scarlett's sister, Ellena. Wrestling fans and the broader community have continued to share Scarlett's story, honoring a young girl whose brief life left an extraordinary impact on everyone who knew her.

Remembering a Life That Touched So Many

Scarlett Guillen's story is a powerful reminder of the connections that can form between athletes and the fans who admire them, and of how those bonds can leave a permanent imprint long after a tragedy occurs. Charlotte Flair's heartfelt words stand as a tribute not only to a young fan, but to a friend who changed her perspective on life. As the wrestling community continues to mourn, Scarlett's memory lives on through the family she loved, the sister she inspired, and the countless people whose lives her story continues to touch.

Our thoughts remain with Scarlett's family, friends, and everyone affected by her passing.