Many American basketball stars, including the Golden State Warriors star Curry, expressed their mourning for the death of Jacqueline.
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, April 14 (reporter Wang Jiyi) according to a report by American media on the 13th, the mother of the American League basketball (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves star downs passed away unfortunately due to new coronavirus.
According to media reports, the mother of downs, Jacqueline Cruz-downs, fought with the new coronavirus for more than a month, and finally died unfortunately on the 13th at the age of 59.
“Jacqueline is very important to many people. She is a good wife, a good mother and a good friend of many people. Jacqueline always brings strength to the people around her. She is brave, strong, loving and friendly. People around her can always be moved by her enthusiasm.” The Downs family said in a statement.
Downs said through social media at the end of last month that his mother’s condition had improved for a while, but then it turned sharply. He said that everyone should go out as much as possible to prevent the spread of the new Crown epidemic. Please don’t despise this virus. Everyone should reduce unnecessary going out, gather less, and keep a distance when going out. Only in this way can we protect ourselves, protect family and friends, and protect the people you love.” Downs said on social media.
The Timberwolves also expressed their condolences on the death of Jacqueline. “Jacqueline is the number one fan of downs and the source of the strength and motivation of downs. Jacqueline will always be the family of the Timberwolves.” The team said in a statement.
In addition, many American basketball stars, including Jinzhou Warriors star Curry, also expressed their mourning for the death of Jacqueline.
The parents of Downs live in New Jersey, one of the hardest hit areas of the US new Crown epidemic. Besides Jacqueline, Downs’s father was also infected, fortunately, he finally recovered.