Lakers' Dwight Howard Reveals Mother Of His 6-Year-Old Son Died During Hiatus
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - Lakers center Dwight Howard has had to deal with his own personal tragedy during the coronavirus shutdown.
On a conference call with reporters Friday, Howard revealed the mother of his 6-year-old son died in early April, according to Bleacher Report. The death was reportedly unrelated to COVID-19.
The Associated Press reported Howard, 34, said she had epilepsy and died of a fatal seizure.
On a video call just now, Dwight Howard said the mother of his 6-year-old son died about 6 weeks ago. She had epilepsy and had a fatal seizure, the Lakers center says.
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He's grateful he was able to be home in Georgia to be with his son and help him to process the loss. pic.twitter.com/BWLrdWIU3n
Howard told reporters he's focused on supporting his son and being there during this difficult time.
The 8-time All-Star has five children with different mothers and is currently at home with his son in Georgia during the NBA hiatus.