*Today Karl Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves center, undoubtedly has a heavy heart as he is dealing with the passing of his mother, Jacqueline Towns who lost her battle with the novel coronavirus.
It was three weeks ago that Towns, 24, revealed his mother tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, things didn’t improve and she was put into a coma to continue fighting for her life.
In the interim, the baller’s father, Karl Sr., also tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, he made a full recovery.
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Sadly, yesterday (04-13-20), Mrs. Towns passed away passed away, but the NBA star is getting support. His team issued the following about his mother:
NEWS: Statement from the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jacqueline Towns: pic.twitter.com/j6iSoaZvo0
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) April 13, 2020
As noted by TheYBF, Jacqueline Towns died just three months shy of her birthday, which is the same day as her 27th wedding anniversary with Karl Sr.
Today is the day the man above gave me the most beautiul, loving, and important woman in my life. I’ve loved her since the very first time my eyes saw her and nothing has ever changed. LOVE YOU AND HAPPY BDAY MOM!
Your Son,
KATP.S. Congrats on 25th year anniversary with Pops! pic.twitter.com/Nxw5YBZBw2
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) July 20, 2018
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