Dan Orlovsky shared heartbreaking family news Thursday, revealing that his brother-in-law, Federico Lascano, died suddenly over the weekend.
In a post on X, the former UConn quarterback and ESPN analyst said the loss has left his sister and Lascano’s three sons trying to pick up the pieces after an unexpected tragedy.
“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 posted 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.”
Lascano is survived by his wife, Christine, and their sons Brayden, 18, Cameron, 16, and Colton, 11. A cause of death was not announced.
Orlovsky also shared a GoFundMe page to help cover the family’s expenses. In a follow-up post, he wrote: “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.”
The fundraiser had raised more than $77,000 by Thursday afternoon toward a $120,000 goal aimed at helping with bills, costs and future education.
Orlovsky, a Shelton native, starred at quarterback at UConn before spending 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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