Karl-Anthony Towns’ Mother, Jacqueline, Passed Away From COVID-19 Earlier Today

Jacqueline Towns, the mother of Karl-Anthony Towns, was just 52 years old when she passed away this morning due to complications from COVID-19. It was only eighteen days ago that Towns announced on Instagram that his mother became sick and hospitalized from the infection.

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A post shared by Karl-Anthony Towns (@karltowns) on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:48pm PDT

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the announcement just a few minutes ago on Twitter.

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More than any sport the NBA has been hit the hardest with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our thoughts are with the Towns family during this incredibly difficult time.