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Spurs announce passing of Gregg Popovich’s wife

Spurs announce passing of Gregg Popovich’s wife

19/Apr/18 04:29

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 17: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 17, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Devastating news for the Spurs and NBA family.

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

The Spurs announced the passing of Gregg Popovich’s wife, Erin.

“With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today,” the statement said. “Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren.”

Immediately as the news surfaced, people around the NBA reacted to the heartbreaking news.

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I was shocked and saddened to hear on @NBAonTNT of the passing of #ErinPopovich wife of @spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, died today. They were married four decades. My heart goes out to him & his family. @NBA

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) April 19, 2018

Beyond heartbroken for Coach Popovich, his immediate family and his Spurs family. Blessings to all on your loss.

— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) April 19, 2018

"That's such a tragedy. My best wishes go out to Pop and his family." – @KingJames on the passing of Erin Popovich pic.twitter.com/83dc09urac

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 19, 2018

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