Erin Popovich, Wife of Spurs Coach Gregg, Passes Away

The Spurs family suffered an unimaginable tragedy on Wednesday when Gregg Popovich's wife, Erin, passed away.

The news was made public by the team shortly after 5pm PT.

"We mourn the loss of Erin. She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us," Spurs general manager RC Buford said in a statement.

Gregg and Erin Popovich were married for four decades.

The heartbreaking news was announced as the Warriors players and coaches were meeting with the media in San Antonio.

Steve Kerr, who is close with the Popovichs, was too stunned to comment on Erin's passing.

Reporters in the arena broke the news to Kevin Durant, who was understandably stunned by the news.

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"What? Seriously? Man, prayers and condolences to his family. Damn. I don't even know what to say," Durant said.

Steph Curry and Shaun Livingston took to Twitter Wednesday evening to pay their respects to Gregg Popovich.

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