Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, died today, the team announced.
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"With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today," Spurs general manager RC Buford said in a statement.
"Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren. We mourn the loss of Erin. She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”
The Spurs host the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round on Friday.
Kevin Durant was saddened to hear of Erin's passing.
“The whole NBA family is supporting him, got his back through it all,” Durant said. “Feel so bad for Pop.”
TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce asked LeBron James about Erin's passing shortly after the Cavaliers' Game 2 win over the Pacers.
Allie LaForce asks LeBron James about Gregg Popovich's wife, Erin, passing away. Very emotional response. pic.twitter.com/3SdQBi5Zi2
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) April 19, 2018
The circumstances surrounding Erin's death were not announced. According to ESPN, she has been ill over an extended period of time.
Erin, 67, met Gregg in the 1970s while he served as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy where her father was an athletic trainer.