Spurs' Gregg Popovich's wife, Erin, passed away at 67
Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs head coach, dies at 67
The San Antonio Spurs announced that Erin Popovich, the wife of coach Gregg Popovich, has passed away at 67.
Per ESPN, She was 67 and had been battling an illness for an extended period.
The couple had been married for four decades and had two children -- Jill and Mickey -- as well as two grandchildren.
"We mourn the loss of Erin," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said. "She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us."
Popovich ran the Spurs' practice Wednesday. Assistant coach Ettore Messina would likely lead the Spurs if Popovich were to miss Game 3.
Per ESPN, She was 67 and had been battling an illness for an extended period.
The couple had been married for four decades and had two children -- Jill and Mickey -- as well as two grandchildren.
"We mourn the loss of Erin," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said. "She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us."
Popovich ran the Spurs' practice Wednesday. Assistant coach Ettore Messina would likely lead the Spurs if Popovich were to miss Game 3.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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