ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky announced the sudden death of his brother-in-law, Fed Lascano, sharing a public plea to support his sister, Christine, amid the family’s loss.
“This weekend, our family experienced an unimaginable tragedy,” Orlovsky, 43, shared via X on Thursday, October 15. “My brother-in-law, Fed, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind my sister and their three amazing boys.”
He continued, “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.”
Fed and Christine shared sons Brayden, 18, Cameron, 16, and Colton, 11.
Orlovsky, a former quarterback who played 12 seasons in the NFL, posted a link to the GoFundMe organized to assist his sister in the wake of her husband’s death.
“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. “We are asking for your help in supporting my sister and her boys during this incredibly painful and uncertain time. Any donation, no matter the amount, will help ease some of the financial burden and allow them the time and space they need to grieve, heal, and begin navigating this new reality.”
Orlovsky added, “If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser and keeping our family in your thoughts means more than you know. 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.”
Fed’s cause of death has not been announced.
According to the GoFundMe, he and Christine had been together “since their college days.”
Donations will help Christine and her sons cover “everyday living expenses, bills, and groceries while the family takes the necessary time to grieve and process this immense loss” and transition to life without Fed, who was “the family’s primary financial provider.”
“Any remaining funds will be placed directly into a secure fund dedicated to the boys’ educational costs and essential life expenses,” the fundraiser explains.
The fundraiser has raised over $43,000 at the time of publication.
