NFL fans were moved to tears and offered heartfelt prayers upon hearing the devastating news about Patrick Mahomes.

SHARING: NFL fans were moved to tears and offered heartfelt prayers upon hearing the devastating news about Patrick Mahomes.

The NFL community has rallied around Patrick Mahomes and his family in a wave of compassion and solidarity following a deeply saddening announcement.

Last Wednesday, Debbie Bates Martin, the beloved grandmother of the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback, passed away after a valiant battle with undisclosed health issues at the age of 72. Debbie was not only a cherished family member but also the mother of Patrick’s mother, Randi Mahomes.

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Teresa Jane, a close confidante of Randi’s, shared the heartbreaking news via a heartfelt Facebook post. Randi herself took to Twitter on Monday evening, her message laden with raw emotion and gratitude for the outpouring of support.

In response to this heartbreaking loss, NFL fans from all corners of the globe have taken to social media platforms, particularly Twitter, to offer their sincerest condolences and unwavering support to the grieving Mahomes family.