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In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
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Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Telling Billie’s story of a selfless warrior who put everything on the line for her community is an incredible story.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a Wisconsin teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, said Pretti was selfless and cared deeply for his community.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026
To have a steady and selfless point guard is often to have a thriving team culture, a lesson that former NBA coach Phil Jackson learned during his first seasons with the Chicago Bulls.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Telling Billie’s story of a selfless warrior who put everything on the line for her community is an incredible story.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a Wisconsin teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, said Pretti was selfless and cared deeply for his community.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026
To have a steady and selfless point guard is often to have a thriving team culture, a lesson that former NBA coach Phil Jackson learned during his first seasons with the Chicago Bulls.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selfless. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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