MMA artist Josh Hersey, a beloved Global Fighting League (GFL) star, passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 44, in Salisbury, Massachusetts
Born on August 23, 1980, in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Josh Hersey left behind his two beloved sons and partner Michelle Glavin. However, the prime reason behind his passing remains unknown.
Josh Hersey’s wake is set for February 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Twomey Funeral Home in Amesbury.
The unexpected passing of Josh Hersey struck the community of Salisbury, Massachusetts, and the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).
Regarding his MMA stats, Josh Hersey maintained an even professional record of three wins and three losses. Unfortunately, his last two MMA matches resulted in losses. However, his Tapology profile has not been updated for some time; hence, precise details of his MMA career aren’t available.
As exclusive news of Josh’s death surfaced, tributes began to flood social media and news outlets.
Dan Bonnell, a prominent figure in the MMA community, shared a heartfelt post to MassMMA, saying:
It kills me to announce the passing of one of the original stars of the GFL in its infancy. Josh Hersey, you will be incredibly missed.
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Josh Hersey and Michelle Glavin Shared Two Sons, One of Whom Is a High School Ice Hockey Player!
In addition to his MMA career, Josh was a dedicated partner and father to two sons.
Josh Hersey and Michelle Glavin shared two sons; however, it remains unascertained if the couple were married.
His elder son, Josh Hersey, is a multisport athlete. He is a committed baseball and ice hockey player at the Triton Regional High School.
He played for the Triton Regional High School Men’s Varsity Hockey team during the 2022-2023 season.
The late MMA artist Josh’s love for his kids was evident in his social media. Josh would barely share anything about him; instead, he celebrated his sons’ achievements, both big and small.
On December 3, 2024, Josh updated his Facebook profile picture to one featuring his partner Michelle and their son.
Almost all of his photos on Facebook are of his kids; hence, it was crystal clear that being a father was one of the most important roles in his life and his family was central to everything he did.
It was evident that Josh’s sons were inspired by their father’s profession, often playing MMA with gloves when they were young.
