NFL fans shed tears and prayed for Patrick Mahomes after the heartbreaking announcement…Kansas City Chiefs MVP Quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks during a press conference

at Phoenix Convention Center on February 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona

NFL fans are praying for Patrick Mahomes and his family following some heartbreaking news.

Debbie Bates Martin, the grandmother of the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback, passed away last Wednesday following unspecified health battles at the age of 72. Debbie was the mother of Patrick’s mom, Randi Mahomes.

Teresa Jane, a close friend of Randi’s, announced the sad news in a Facebook post. On Monday evening, Randi sent out this emotional message on Twitter: “Miss you momma”

Football fans offered a series of condolences to the Mahomes family on Twitter.