The Putman family, popular for their unusual way of life on TLC’s Meet the Putmans, is mourning an unimaginable tragedy following a fatal car crash that took the lives of three much-loved family members.
On Sept. 27, Isabella Putman broke the sad news on Instagram, announcing that Bill “Papa” Putman, Neenee Putman, and Megan Putman died in the accident. The Putmans became popular in 2017 when the reality show brought their out-of-the-ordinary family setup to the screen, 26 siblings living in a single house. They later went on to share their lives in a YouTube series called Growing Up Putman.
In her tearful message, Isabella requested prayers at this sad moment. “I approach you with a heavy heart requesting that you pray for us,” she said. “Our family was involved in a devastating car accident and we lost Papa, Neenee, and Aunt Megan. They have passed on to be with the Lord.”
In addition to the tragic loss, Isabella verified that five other members of her family were also hurt in the accident and are still hospitalized. “We are asking for total healing and strength for each of them,” she said. “Please keep Uncle Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah, and Gia in your prayers as they stay in the hospital.”
In spite of the ache, the family is clinging to their faith as their strength and comfort. Isabella thought about their God-belief and penned, “He is our hope, our peace, and our salvation. Even in this time of heartbreak, we rest in knowing that God is in control.”
She continued to state her belief that their loved ones do live on in eternity. “We know Papa, Neenee, and Aunt Megan are not gone forever. They are alive and whole in Heaven, standing before Jesus, hearing the words we all long to hear: ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.'”
The family requested supporters to keep them in prayer as they mourn and heal. “Thank you for all the prayers, messages, and expressions of love,” Isabella said. “Your prayer means more than words can say. Please pray for us, that our hearts stay focused on the truth that Jesus overcame death so that we might have life eternal.”
The specific circumstances of the accident, such as the cause and where it happened, have not been made public yet.
News of this tragedy has a particularly heavy feel for fans who watched the Putmans on TV. The family gained fame for their devout beliefs, tight-knit relationship, and quirks of living together, so their narrative was both inspirational and one to which audiences could relate.
Now, as the family experiences one of their worst moments, they rely on one another and on their faith to see hope in the possibility of reunion in Heaven.
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