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Karl Anthony Towns' mother dies after being diagnosed with COVID-19

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, has been placed in medically-induced coma

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns flashes three fingers after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. The Kings won 113-109. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

By: Web Staff

Posted at 3:48 PM, Apr 13, 2020

and last updated 2020-04-13 15:57:13-04

(LEX 18) — It was announced Monday that the mother of former UK Basketball star, Karl Anthony Towns has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the announcement Monday afternoon. Jacqueline Towns had been battling coronavirus for more than a month. A couple weeks ago, her son posted an emotional video describing his mother in a coma.

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Sharing my story in the hopes that everyone stays at home! We need more equipment and we need to help those medical personnel on the front lines. Thank you to the medical staff who are helping my mom. You are all the true heroes! Praying for all of us at this difficult time.

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

A family spokesperson made a statement about Towns' death:

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Karl Anthony Towns' mother dies after being diagnosed with COVID-19

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