Erin Andrews is praying for Greg Olsen's family on Thursday.
The Fox Sports announcer revealed to his Instagram followers that his older brother, Chris Olsen, has died. Chris Olsen has been battling a serious health issue for several years now. The older brother of the former Carolina Panthers star tight end, who now works as an announcer for Fox Sports, has passed away.
"It is with great sadness that I share this update. Despite fighting with every ounce of his being, my older brother Chris has lost his battle with Glioblastoma. This terrible disease took many things, but it could never take Chris’s spirit for life," Olsen announced.
"These past few weeks, people came from all over the country to Little Rock to share Chris stories. We laughed. We cried. We remembered a larger than life personality who made everyone feel his love. More importantly, he was able to feel the love and impact he made on countless people over his 42 years."
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Andrews is among those thinking and asking for prayers for Olsen and his family right now.
"Love the Olsen family and Chris so much. Here for you always," she added.
Olsen releases statement on brother's death
"Our family is devastated. Everyone could take a lesson on how to live life from Chris. I ask that everyone says a prayer for his amazing wife Lindsay. She was his life. He was her “Lovie,'" he wrote.
"On behalf of our entire family, we thank everyone for their continued prayers and love. We have felt it. Love you brother ❤️."
The NFL on FOX family is thinking of Olsen today.
"Love you and your family so much Greg ❤️," Charissa Thompson wrote.
Kevin Burkhardt added: "Prayers for the Olsens- love you all so much. Chris was always smiling, pure joy. He certainly will be remembered that way. ❤️."
Peanut Tillman wrote: "I’m so sorry Greg. My condolences to you and your family."