ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky is mourning a sudden family loss after posting Thursday that his brother-in-law died unexpectedly.
“This weekend, our family experienced an unimaginable tragedy. My brother-in-law, Fed, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind my sister and their three amazing boys,” Orlovsky wrote on X. “There are no words to describe the heartbreak of losing a husband, a partner, and a father so suddenly.
“In the midst of trying to process this devastating loss, my sister is now 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.”
Orlovsky later added: “No family should have to face this kind of heartbreak, and no one should have to worry about how they will manage financially while trying to put the pieces of their lives back together,” he wrote on X. “Thank you for showing up for my sister and my nephews when they need it most. Our family is heartbroken, but we are so grateful for the love and support surrounding them during this unimaginable time.”
Federico Lascano is survived by his wife, Christine, and their three sons: Brayden, 18, Cameron, 16, and Colton, 11. A cause of death was not announced.
Orlovsky also shared a GoFundMe to help the family cover expenses. The fundraiser had raised more than $77,000 by Thursday afternoon toward a $120,000 goal for bills, costs and future education.
A Shelton native, Orlovsky starred at quarterback at UConn before playing 13 seasons in the NFL. He has worked as a college football and NFL analyst for ESPN and ABC since 2018.
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