The wife of John Furlong -- the man who organized the 2010 Olympics -- has been killed while on vacation in Ireland.
Deborah Sharp Furlong was 48 years old.
She was killed when the car she was driving collided with another vehicle in the county of Wexford Thursday morning.
She was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital where she died.
John Furlong released this statement this morning:
"It is with a broken heart that I must tell you of the death of my beloved wife Deborah Sharp Furlong as a result of an automobile accident while driving alone while on vacation in the southeast of Ireland on April 11, 2013. While our extended families are beyond words over this loss, we would like to thank our friends and well-wishers for their heartfelt concern and condolences as our families face this sudden and painful tragedy. While I understand that there may be interest in more details, please understand that at this extremely difficult time, I request privacy for our families. Thank you."