The Frisco, Texas, community is mourning the reported sudden death of 4-year-old Roman Baker, who collapsed at his pre-K school on August 28. Roman had gone to school that Friday, but before the day ended, his parents, Katie and Lita, were facing the devastating news that their young son had died. According to the family, efforts were made to save Roman, but medical teams were unable to revive him. The circumstances surrounding his collapse and death remain unclear. His parents say they are still searching for answers about what happened to their healthy, bright, and energetic little boy, whom they described as a “bright, bubbly, light-filled little chatterbox.”
In a heartbreaking message, Lita shared the devastating news of Roman’s death and described the family’s grief as sudden and overwhelming. She said they are struggling to understand how their 4-year-old could be gone so unexpectedly. The family is also coping with multiple losses this year. Katie reportedly lost her mother, Sharon, in February. Two months later, Lita experienced the unexpected loss of her own mother. Roman’s death now represents another devastating loss for the family within the same year.
Roman’s 6-year-old brother, Reid, is also facing life without his younger sibling. His parents have said Reid is on the autism spectrum, adding another emotional challenge as the family tries to support him while grieving themselves. For Katie and Lita, the pain is difficult to express. Their message is simple: “This hurts.” As the family navigates grief and unanswered questions, friends, relatives, and community members are being asked to offer prayers, condolences, and support during this heartbreaking time.
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