Tristan Thompson Is Mourning The Tragic Loss Of His Mom, Andrea
On January 6, Tristan Thompson's mother, Andrea, tragically died in Toronto. According to a report from TMZ Sports, she suffered a sudden heart attack, which reportedly occurred in her home. Shortly after receiving the news of his mother's death, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Thompson flew to Canada with his on-again, off-again flame Khloé Kardashian — with whom he shares daughter True — to support his family. "A private funeral for his mother is scheduled," they told the news outlet. The source also revealed that Kardashian was very close to Thompson's mother.
While the Indiana Pacers star has refrained from releasing his own statement, he has received support from loved ones like Kris Jenner on social media. Taking to Instagram, the reality star praised the athlete's mother in a heartfelt statement alongside a photo featuring her, Andrea, Thompson and Kardashian. "I am so heartbroken by the sudden passing of Tristian's mom, Andrea. My thoughts, prayers and all of my love are with Tristan, [his siblings] Amari, Dishawn and Daniel," she wrote. "You were the most amazing, dedicated, devoted and selfless mom and such a loving, kind, and fabulous grandmother. What a blessing you were to your family."
Tristan and Andrea Thompson had a close relationship
Before his mother's tragic death, Tristan and Andrea Thompson shared a close relationship. In a 2016 interview with the NBA, the talented athlete gave insight into how their tight bond transcended distance. "Even though I don't live at home and I'm four hours away from home, I talk to my mom every day — ask how the kids are doing, ask how she's doing, too," he explained. "Everyone knows that my mom is very dedicated to taking care of her sons, but at the same time, you need to make sure that she's okay."
Thompson's adoration for his mother has also been highlighted across his social media accounts. For Mother's Day 2020, the young athlete wrote on Instagram, "Happy Mother's Day, Mommy! One day isn't enough to praise and lift you high. Everyday is your day. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made for me and my brothers." He went on to end his heartwarming post by expressing how lucky he was to have been "chosen" to be her son. "Not all superheroes wear capes," he added. Lastly, on December 23, Thompson referred back to his mother's life teachings while giving back to the Downtown Women's Center in Los Angeles. "A reminder my mom always told me, 'when you're blessed, bless others,'" he wrote on Instagram.