Who are Kyren Lacy's parents, Kenny Lacy and Kandace Washington? Following the NFL hopeful's tragic death, his father shared an important message about mental health
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has died at the age of 24.
A report released by the Harris County Sheriff's Office said that he had apparently taken his own life. Lacy, an NFL draft prospect, had been facing criminal charges after a
fatal car accident that left a 78-year-old man dead in December.
'It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic passing of Kyren Lacy. First and foremost, we ask that the public and the media give his family the space and time they need to grieve this unimaginable loss in peace,' Lacy's lawyer, Matthew Ory, told ESPN.
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Kyren Lacy was an NFL hopeful before he was charged in a fatal hit-and-run, which occurred last December. Photo: @kyrenlacy_2/Instagram
His father, Kenny Lacy, has since taken to social media to share an important message. 'Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you,' he wrote on Facebook. 'Don't be cool with 'I'm all right or I'm good' when you know deep down something isn't right.'
He continued: 'Mental health is real, and for the most part, it's invisible, don't ignore the signs, even if they may seem small.' He added that their 'lives have changed forever'.
'This has to be the biggest pill our families have had to swallow but I know the love and compassion in our families will get us through,' he stated. 'This will never get easier, but we'll learn to live with it.'
It's undoubtedly going to be a difficult time for Kyren Lacy's family who lost their son at such a young age. Here's what we know about his parents.
Kyren Lacy's family is from Louisiana
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has died at the age of 24. Photo: @kyrenlacy_2/Instagram
Lacy's family is native to Thibodaux, Louisiana, according to Essentially Sports. They reportedly celebrate events from Christmas to Thanksgiving together and have a strong bond.
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