VIDEO: Eagles DE Brandon Graham Reveals 2 of His Family Members Tragically Died of COVID-19
By Mark Powell
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us to various extents, but those who've lost a family member or friend have been hit the hardest. The emotional impact of maintaining social distancing and following government orders while grieving the loss of a loved one is traumatic, and we can't possibly imagine what that feels like. Philadelphia Eagles DE Brandon Graham revealed three of he and his wife's family members contracted the disease, and two tragically passed away.
?Eagles DE Brandon Graham had 3 family members test positive for Coronavirus & 2 tragically died
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) April 9, 2020
Devastated by the impact to his family & others @brandongraham55 & his wife donated food to @PennMedicine Doctors & Nurses + money to PAL in Detroit
Their story on @6abc at 6 pic.twitter.com/w5gVez4eJ9
Graham and his wife are going through the expected grieving process, but they're taking things a step further. The Eagles DE is donating food to University of Pennsylvania hospital for their doctors and nurses who are working around the clock to rid us of this rapidly-expanding and scary disease.
Brandon Graham offers some comfort for #Eagles fans and everyone else (via @GQ_4_Eva) #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/dZWVZB5Dbs
— Inside The Iggles (@InsideIggles) April 9, 2020
Graham understands better than most the heroic work of medical professionals considering the amount of time and energy his family has spent communicating with the Philly hospital system of late.
We wish the Graham family the best during this tough time.