Popular 2000s country artist loses younger brother in Texas floods
Green's young brother John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away by the flood in Kerrville, KCEN-TV reported.
'Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family — like so many others — suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss," Green wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, July 7.
'We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy. Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family,' Green wrote. 'Thank you for love, prayers and compassion.'
The singer's wife, Kori, confirmed the family members' deaths in a separate Instagram post.
'We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found,' she wrote. 'Thank you for your prayers.'
Green's brother and his wife were staying in an RV with two of their sons before the flooding, KCEN-TV reported.
Loved ones told the outlet that John was later found dead. Julia was also said to be recovered on Monday. KCEN-TV said the search for the boys was still underway.
'Praying for peace and comfort for y'all during this absolutely devastating tragedy,' a comment on Green's Instagram post reads.
'Anything at all that you need brother,' another comment read. 'We are here for you and your family.'
At least 120 people have died in the floods since the July 4 disaster, the Associated Press reported. Authorities are also still searching for more than 170 people who are missing. The raging flash floods are among the nation's worst in decades.
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