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Karl Anthony Towns' mother dies after being diagnosed with COVID-19
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)
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.
A family spokesperson made a statement about Towns' death:
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