Lucas Torreira's mother, Viviana Di Pascua, has died following a battle with Covid, according to reports from Uruguay.
Torreira's 53-year-old mother was recently admitted to intensive care after contracting the virus in Uruguay - according to Ovacion.
The midfielder was granted special permission by Atletico Madrid, where he is currently on loan, to fly home to Frey Bentos to see his mother after learning she had tested positive.
Lucas Torreira's mother, Viviana Di Pascua, has passed away after a battle with Covid
But her situation deteriorated and her tragic death was confirmed on Tuesday.