Sad news for the Carolina Panthers and Ron Rivera on Tuesday as the head coach’s brother passed away.
Mickey Rivera, 56, passed away after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, a team official confirmed this evening, via ESPN.com.
My brother Mickey passed today. He was one of my 1st & best teammates. Love u bro #RIP #Riverabrothers4ever pic.twitter.com/m8ThLJq303
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) July 28, 2015
@riverboatronHC
Ron Rivera will be traveling out to Mickey’s family and hometown of Reno, Nevada for the services which are set to occur later this week.