ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky's brother-in-law dies suddenly

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

Dan Orlovsky, an ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback, has announced the sudden death of his brother-in-law, Federico Lascano, who died over the weekend. Lascano leaves behind Orlovsky's sister and their three sons, aged 18, 16 and 11.

Orlovsky said on social media that his family was heartbroken by the loss. He described the tragedy as leaving his sister facing "the overwhelming reality of navigating life as a solo parent and a single-income household, all while helping her boys cope with the loss of their dad". Lascano had been Orlovsky's sister's partner since college.

Orlovsky has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help his sister and nephews with family bills, costs and future education during what he called an "incredibly painful and uncertain time". By Thursday morning, the fundraiser had collected over $65,000 toward its $100,000 goal. The cause of Lascano's death remains unknown.

How it is being reported

• ESPN star Dan Orlovsky shares ‘unimaginable’ family tragedyDan Orlovsky shared an "unimaginable" tragedy he and his family are enduring.New York Post · 15 Oct, 15:30
• Ex-NFL star and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky announces sudden death of his brother-in-law: 'Our family is heartbroken'In a poignant social media post, the retired NFL quarterback revealed that the 'unimaginable tragedy' leaves his sister without a husband and their three sons without a father.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Oct, 15:19

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