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Dan Orlovsky announces 'unimaginable tragedy' as brother-in-law dies suddenly at age 43
By Ryan Morik
Published October 15, 2026
ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky announced that his brother-in-law, Federico Lascano, died suddenly over the weekend at age 43. Lascano was the husband of Orlovsky's sister, Christine.
Orlovsky said Lascano's death is an "unimaginable tragedy" in a social media post in which he shared a GoFundMe campaign.
"There are no words to describe the heartbreak of losing a husband, a partner, and a father so suddenly," he wrote on X. "In the midst of trying to process this devastating loss, my sister is now facing the overwhelming reality of navigating life as a solo parent and a single-income household, all while helping her boys cope with the loss of their dad.
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ESPN broadcaster Dan Orlovsky speaks before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 22, 2025. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
"No family should have to face this kind of heartbreak, and no one should have to worry about how they will manage financially while trying to put the pieces of their lives back together."
The GoFundMe said the proceeds will go toward "everyday living expenses, bills, and groceries while the family takes the necessary time to grieve and process this immense loss," "[a]ssisting Christine with the sudden transition to life without the family’s primary financial provider," and "the boys' educational costs and essential life expenses."
ESPN Broadcaster Dan Orlovsky speaks before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
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"As Christine faces the unimaginable reality of navigating life without her partner since their college days, she is now the sole provider and rock for her three boys. No family should have to face this heartbreak. As the emotional toll on this family is immeasurable, we want to ease their financial burden so they can focus on healing," the GoFundMe reads.
At the time of publishing, the GoFundMe had raised over $84,000. Donations appeared to come from Andrew Whitworth, Diana Taurasi, Chris Mara, Jason McCourty and Brian Flores.
The couple had been together since college.
Dan Orlovsky looks on prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Orlovsky appeared on "NFL Live" on Wednesday. Lascano's cause of death is not known.
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