Tragedy struck the family of Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark last week when his father and three other family members died in a fire in Cleveland, Clark announced Sunday on Twitter.
My father was killed in an arson fire along with 3 other members of my family on the East Side of Cleveland. Pray for me and my family during this time. pic.twitter.com/bjXxHCRe4n
— Frank Clark (@TheRealFrankC_) February 4, 2018
"The entire Seahawks family is mourning with Frank Clark and his loved ones after their tragic loss," the Seahawks said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers will be pouring out to Frank and his family during their time of grieving."
.@Seahawks prayers for @TheRealFrankC_ pic.twitter.com/nesr7G3cX0
— Seattle Seahawks (@seahawksPR) February 5, 2018
According to Cleveland.com, the fire started in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The Cleveland Fire Department identified the four victims as Alfonso Lathan Jr., 46; his 3-year-old son, Alfonso Lathan III; his 8-year-old granddaughter, Nyiah Lathan; and his 44-year-old nephew, who was not named.
Alfonso Lathan's wife, Gianna Lathan, left from a second-story window to escape the flames. The cause of the fire is still undetermined.
Clark, 24, had nine sacks and two forced fumbles in 2017. He was drafted by Seattle in the second round of the 2015 draft out of Michigan.
