Melissa Ríos (born June 19, 1988 – died March 27, 2020) was a real estate agent, epilepsy advocate, and mother of 6-year-old David Howard (son of Dwight Howard).
Melissa Rios is best known as the mother of Dwight Howard’s son, David Howard.
He tragically died in March 2020 at his residence in Calabasas, California due to health issues. Her husband confirmed her death from epileptic seizures, not from coronavirus.
Lifestyle and Biography
A beautiful internet star whose real name was Melissa Amber Rios was born on June 19, 1988 in Reno, NV. She was 31 years of age at the time of her death. She died a painful death on March 27, 2020.
He completed his graduation from Sqaw Valley Academy and completed his studies at the University of Nevada.
Melissa Rios graduated from the University of Nevada
He was also studying finance and became a licensed real estate agent in California. By profession, Melissa Rios was a real estate agent and epilepsy advocate. She was a passionate artist and a fitness fanatic.
Physical appearance
- Height: 5′ 5″
- Weight: 55kg
- Eye color: Dark black.
- Hair colour: Black.
Family and Ethnicity
Fathers and brothers
Melissa’s mother’s name is Edelmira Vega Rios (Mera) and her father’s name is Cuauhtemoc Rios (Temo). Crystal Rios Duenas, Karen Rios and Janel Blanco are her three siblings.
Melissa Ríos photographed with her mother Edelmira Vega Ríos and father Cuauhtémoc Ríos on the day of her graduation
There aren’t many details about his ancestry but we thought he belonged to a multiracial ethnicity.
Melissa Rios with her family on the occasion of her Baby Shower
Relationship, husband and children
Melissa Rios remained Dwight Howard’s longtime girlfriend
Rios, married to American national basketball player Dwight Howard, is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year .
Dwight was also in another relationship before marrying Rios. He is the father of 5 children, including David (by Melissa Rios).
Dwight Howard, Melissa Rios’ partner, stated that the reason for her death was epileptic seizures
Melissa gives birth to a baby boy in the year 2015 and she loves him more than anyone, she used to call her son “KING DAVID”.
Melissa Rios’ son, David Howard
Melissa reportedly lived alone at home while her son is with his father in Georgia.
Career
Ríos was an advocate for epilepsy, as she herself was a professional epileptic. She was very particular about her physical condition and she was also a definite artist. Generous by nature Melissa herself also worked as a real estate agent in Calabasas, California.
Melissa Rios was reportedly linked to a professional basketball player as they were on friendly terms even after their split due to their son.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Melissa Rios
- Melissa’s mother, Edelmira, says that since her daughter’s death, David has been living with her. She also claims that Melissa and Dwight were never married.
- Melissa’s mother also petitioned caretaker David.
- She was buried on April 13, 2020 at 1 pm at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery 2700 N Virginia St Reno, NV.
- Dwight Howard is dating a hot 21 year old girlfriend nowadays.
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- Melissa Rios had an estimated net worth of $120,000 as a real estate agent.
- According to her well acquaintance, she was a beautiful soul who was always there for her family and friends regardless of day and night.
- Howard wants full custody of David, which Rios’ parents refuse.
- Howard was seen playing hide-and-seek with his children on his 23-acre property and taking them to the lake and pool.